Male: Disease and DIsorder

Question 0

hydrocele

Answer 0

scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid

Question 1

erectile dysfunction

Answer 1

(ED) (impotence)

the inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse

Question 2

phimosis

Answer 2

a tightness of the prepuce that prevents its retraction over the glans penis; it may be congenital or a result of balanitis. Circumcision is the usual treatment.

Question 3

priapism

Answer 3

persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain tenderness

Question 4

prostate cancer

Answer 4

cancer of the prostate gland, usually occurring later in life

Question 5

testicular cancer

Answer 5

cancer of the testicle, usually occurring in men 15 to 35 years of age

Question 6

testicular torsion

Answer 6

twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis; occurs most often during puberty and ofter presents with a sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain, Because of lack of blood flow to the testis, it is often considered a surgical emergency,

Question 7

varicocele

Answer 7

enlarged veins of the spermatic cord