Male Reproductive

Question 1

Orchid/o, test/o

Answer 1

Testes (male gonad)

Question 2

Balan/o

Answer 2

Head of the penis

Question 3

Andr/o

Answer 3

Male

Question 4

Prostat/o

Answer 4

Prostate

Question 5

Vas/o

Answer 5

Vessel, duct

Question 6

-rrhaphy

Answer 6

To suture

Question 7

Testis

Answer 7

Did you know that testis, testify, testimonial and testament all share a common root meaning? Testis means “witness” in Latin. As the testis witnesses to manhood, you may witness to the truth at trial, proclaim your favorite brand of corn flakes or witness to your final wishes in your will. If you die without a will, you die “intestate,” without having witnessed.

Question 8

Hypospadias

Answer 8

literally “below the fleshy spike.” A condition in which the external urinary meatus (opening) opens anywhere below the tip of the penis rather than at the tip.

Question 9

Hydrocele

Answer 9

a fluid filled sac partially surrounding the testis. Manifests itself as a swelling on the side of the scrotum. May cause discomfort. Can be surgically corrected. And, who would most likely be doing the surgery? A urologist!

Question 10

Varicocele

Answer 10

dilated and twisted veins of the testis, sort of “hemorrhoids” of the scrotum! Manifests itself as a swelling on the side of the scrotum which may look and feel like a “bag of worms.” May be surgically corrected if causing discomfort. This condition may also cause reduced sperm count and male sterility due to sluggish blood flow elevating testicular temperature.

Question 11

Cryptorchidism

Answer 11

literally “hidden testicle.” A condition of lack of descent of one or both testes into the scrotum. If not corrected, usually by surgery, before puberty, can lead to sterility and increased risk of testicular cancer.

Question 12

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

Answer 12

swelling of the prostate gland which surrounds the base of the male bladder and urethra causing difficulty urinating, dribbling, and nocturia (remember that word? See urinary system). The bane of old men! BPH becomes more common as men age.

Question 13

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Answer 13

the surgical cure for BPH. An instrument inserted through the penile urethra is used to partially cut away the prostate to relieve obstruction of the urinary tract.

Question 14

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

Answer 14

PSA is a marker protein for prostate cell secretions which can be detected with a lab test. A rising PSA may be an early sign of prostate cancer, although there may be other causes including false positive tests. How often should men get a PSA test?

Question 15

Hymen

Answer 15

Membrane surrounding entrance of vagina

Question 16

Aphrodisiac

Answer 16

A chemical purported to stimulate sexual desire

Question 17

Venereal disease

Answer 17

A sexually transmitted infectious disease

Question 18

Hermaphroditism

Answer 18

A condition where both ovarian and testicular tissue are found in the same individual

Question 19

Priapism

Answer 19

A continuous, painful erection

Question 20

Satyriasis

Answer 20

A condition of compulsive sexual desire in men.

Question 21

Hermaphroditus

Answer 21

In Greek mythology, Hermaphroditus was the son of Hermes, messenger of the gods, and Aphrodite, the goddess of love

In classic art, Hermaphroditus is portrayed as a woman with male genitalia.

True hermaphrodites exist, although they are rare, but most commonly have a male-type body with ambiguous genitalia. Internally, both ovarian and testicular tissue are present either as separate organs or an ovotestis. Related sex structures are poorly developed or absent.

Question 22

Physician assistant (PA)

Answer 22

PA’s are licensed to practice in all specialties of medicine with physician supervision.