Male Reproduction Anatomy Flashcards

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1
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andr/o, M

A

Male

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2
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balan/o

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penis

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3
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epididym/o

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epididymis - duct atop testes that stores sperm and carries it to the vas deferens

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4
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orchid/o, orchi/o, orch/o, test/o

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testicles, testis - produce testosterone and sperm cells

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sperm/o, spermat/o

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sperm

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prostat/o

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prostate gland - upper end of urethra; secretes fluid that aids in the movement of sperm

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7
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vas/o

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vas deferens - duct that carries sperm from epididymis to the urethra

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8
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BPH

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - noncancerous, excessive development of the prostate gland

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9
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cryptorchidism

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undescended testicles; state of hidden testes

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10
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prostate cancer

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cancer of the prostate gland

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PSA

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prostate-specific antigen - blood test that measures for prostate cancer

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12
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HIV

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human immunodeficiency virus - virus that causes AIDS

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13
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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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14
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STD/STI

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sexually transmitted disease/infection

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15
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HPV

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human papillomavirus - STD that causes genital warts

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16
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TUR

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transurethral resection - surgical removal of tissue in the urethra

17
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TURP

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transurethral reseciton of the prostate

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TURB

A

transurethral resection of the bladder

19
Q

coitus, copulation

A

sexual intercourse

20
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circumcision

A

surgical removal of the foreskin

21
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DRE

A

digital rectal exam

22
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vasectomy

A

surgically remove a portion of the vas deferens

23
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sterilization

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process that makes one unable to reproduce

24
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infertility

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reduced or absent ability to produce offspring