Male Reproductive System Flashcards
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gamete
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reproductive cell (ovum or sperm) that contains one-half of the chromosomes required to produce an offspring of the species
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libido
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psychological and physical drive for sexual activity
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semen
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fluid containing sperm and secretion from the prostate and other structures of the male reproductive system; also called seminal fluid
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sphincter
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ring-like muscle that opens and closes a body opening to allow or restrict passage through the structure
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testosterone
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androgenic hormone responsible for the development of the mal sex organs, including the penis, testicles, scrotum, and prostate
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andr/o
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male
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balan/o
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glans penis
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crypt/o
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hidden
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epididym/o
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epididymis
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genit/o
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genitalia
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gonad/o
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gonads, sex glands
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gon/o
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seed (ovum or spermatozoon)
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olig/o
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scanty
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orch/o
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testis (plural, testes)
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orchi/o
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testis (plural, testes)
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orchid/o
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testis (plural, testes)
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test/o
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testis (plural, testes)
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perine/o
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perineum
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prostat/o
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prostate gland
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spermat/o
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spermatozoa, sperm cells
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sperm/o
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spermatozoa, sperm cells
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varic/o
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dilated vein
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vas/o
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vessel; vas deferens; duct
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vesicul/o
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seminal vesicle
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-cide
killing
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-genesis
forming, producing, origin
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-ism
condition
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-spadias
slit, fissure
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brachy-
short
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epi-
above, upon
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benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP)
enlargement of the prostate, usually as part of the aging process that constricts the urethra, causing urinary symptoms including frequency, hesitancy, nocturia, and urinary retention
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balantitis
inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis, caused by bacteria, fungi, or a virus
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erectile dysfunction (ED)
repeated inability to initiate or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse
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hypogonadism
decrease or lack of hormones normally produced by the gonads
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hypospadias
congenital abnormality in wich the opening of the male urethra is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip
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phimosis
stenosis or narrowing of foreskin so that it cannot be retracted over the glans penis
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priapism
prolonged, commonly painful erection of the penis, which occurs without sexual stimulation
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prostatitis
acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate
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sterility
inability to produce offspring
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testicular abnormalities
any of the various disorders that affect the testes
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anorchism
absence of one or both testicles; also called anorchia or anorchidism
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epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis
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hydrocele
swelling of the sac surrounding the testes that is typically harmless
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orchitis
painful swelling of one or both testes commonly associated with mumps that develop after puberty
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spermatocele
abnormal, fluid-filled sac that develops in the epididymis and may or may not contain sperm; also called spermatic cyst
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testicular mass
new tissue growth that appears on one or both testes and may be malignant or benign
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testicular torsion
spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum, leading to a decrease in blood flow to the affected testicle
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testicular cancer
malignancy that develops in one or both testes, commonly presenting as a small lump or tenderness on the testicle, swelling in the scrotum and, occasionally, enlargement of the breast tissue (gynecomastia)
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varicocele
swelling and distension of veins of the spermatic cord, somewhat resembling varicose veins of the legs
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digital rectal examination (DRE)
screening test in males that evaluates the size and consistency of the prostate
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prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
blood test used to detect prostatic disorders, especially prostate cancer; also called tumor marker test
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semen analysis
test that analyzes a semen sample for volume, sperm count, motility, and morphology to evaluate fertility or verify sterilization after a vasectomy
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scrotal ultrasound
imaging procedure using sound waves to asses the contents of the scrotum, including the testicles, epididymis, and vas deferens; also called testicular ultrasound
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transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsy of the prostate
imaging procedure using soundwaves emitted by a probe inserted through the rectum to serve as a guide for biopsy of the prostate when PSA and DRE are abnormal
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circumcision
removal of the foreskin, or fold of skin covering the tip (glans) of the penis
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orchiopexy
fixation of the testes in the scrotum
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prostatectomy
removal of all or part of the prostate
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transurethral resection of the prostate
excision of prostate tissue by inserting a special endoscope (resectoscope) through the urethra and into the bladder to remove small pieces of tissue from the prostate gland
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urethroplasty
reconstruction of the urethra to relive stricture or narrowing
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vasectomy
removal of all or a segment of the vas deferens for male sterilization
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brachytherapy of the prostate
radiation oncology procedure where radioactive "seeds" are placed directly within or near a tumor in the prostate to destroy malignant cells
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cryotherapy of the prostate
freezing of the prostate, causing cancer cells to die
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external beam radiation therapy
procedure in which the patient is positioned at a distance from the radiation source, which is then directed at the prostate, called external beam radiation or teletherapy
