Male pathology terms

Question 1

inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin covering the glans penis; also called balanitis

Answer 1

balanoposthitis

Question 2

noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, common in elderly men

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benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

Question 3

acute or chronic inflammation or infection of the epi- didymis, a tubular structure on the posterior surface of the testicle

Answer 3

epididymitis

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general term that describes a number of disorders, all of which impact the ability of a man to attain an erection adequate to achieve a satisfactory sexual experience; also called impotence

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erectile dysfunction (ED)

Question 5

inability of a male to achieve or maintain an erection

Answer 5

impotence

Question 6

acute or chronic condition of inflammation of one or both testicles, caused by (usually viral) infection

Answer 6

orchitis

Question 7

acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate gland

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prostatitis

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condition in which the testicles become twisted and the spermatic cord, blood vessels, nerves, and vas deferens become strangled

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testicular torsion

Question 9

enlargement and dilation or herniation of the veins of the spermatic cord that drain the testis

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varicocele