laboratory test

Question 1

PSA test

Answer 1

measurement of levels of prostate specific antigen in the blood

Question 2

semen analysis

Answer 2

microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid

Question 3

castration

Answer 3

surgical excision of testicles or ovaries

Question 4

circumcision

Answer 4

surgical produce to remove the prepuce the penis

Question 5

digital rectal examination (DRE)

Answer 5

finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland

Question 6

photoselective vaporization of the prostate (greenlight PVP)

Answer 6

removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light laser (laser TURP)

Question 7

transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Answer 7

excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra

Question 8

vasectomy

Answer 8

bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens