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Male Reproductive System Flashcards

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Balan/o

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Glans penis

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Epididym/o

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Epidiymis

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Orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o, test/o

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Testis or testicle

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Perine/o

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Perineum

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Prostat/o

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Prostate

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Sperm/o, spermat/o

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Sperm (seed)

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Vas/o

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Vessel

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Scrotum

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Skin-covered pouch in the groin divided into two sacs each containing a testis and an epididymis

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Testis, testicle

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One of the two male reproductive glands, located in the scrotum, that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone

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Sperm, spermatozoon

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Male gamete or sex cell produced in the testes that unites with the ovum in the female to produce offspring

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Epididymis

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Coiled duct on the top and at the side of the testis that stores sperm before emission

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Penis

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Erectile tissue covered with skin that contains the urethra for urination and the ducts for secretion of seminal fluid (semen)

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Glans penis

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Bulging structure at the distal end of the penis

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Prepuce

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Foreskin; loose casing that covers the glans penis; removed by circumcision

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Vas deferens

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Duct that carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct

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Seminal vesicle

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One of the two sac-like structures behind the bladder and connected to the vas deferens on each side; secretes an alkaline substance into the semen to enable the sperm to live longer

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Semen

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A mixture of the secretions of the testes, seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands discharged from the male urethra during orgasm

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Ejaculatory duct

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Duct formed by the union of the vas deferens with the duct of the seminal vesicle; it’s fluid is carried into the urethra

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Prostate gland

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Trilobular gland that encircles the urethra just below the bladder and secretes an alkaline fluid into the semen

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Bulbourethral glands, Cowper glands

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Pair of glands below the prostate with ducts opening into the urethra, that adds a viscid fluid to the semen

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Perineum

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External region between the scrotum and anus in a male and between the vulva and anus in a female

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Aspermia

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Inability to secrete or ejaculate sperm

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Azoospermia

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Semen without living spermatozoa; a sign of infertility in a male

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Oligospermia

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Scanty production and expulsion of sperm

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Mucopurulent discharge

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Drainage of pus and mucus

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Anorchism

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Absence of one of both testes

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Balanitis

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Inflammation of the glans penis

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Cryptorchism, cryptorchidism

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Undescended testicle, or failure of a testis to descend into the scrotal sac during fetal development; the testis most often remains lodged in the abdomen or inguinal canal, requiring surgical repair

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Epididymitis

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Inflammation of the epididymis

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Erectile dysfunction (ED)

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Failure to initiate or maintain an erection until ejaculation bc of physical or psychologic dysfunction; formerly termed impotence

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hydrocele

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Hernia of fluid in the testis or in the tubes leading from the testis

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Hypospadias

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Congenital opening of the male urethra on the undersurface of the penis

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Peyronic disease

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Disorder characterized by a buildup of hardened fibrous tissue in the corpus cavernosum, causing pain and a defective curvature of the penis, especially during erection

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Phimosis

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A narrowed condition of the prepuce resulting in its inability to be drawn over the glans penis, often leading to infection; requires circumcision

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia, benign prostatic hypertrophy

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Enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men, causing urinary obstruction

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Prostate cancer

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Malignancy of the prostate gland

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Prostatitis

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Inflammation of the prostate

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Spermatocele

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Painless, benign cystic mass containing sperm lying above and posterior to, but separate from, the testicle

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Testicular cancer

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Malignant tumor in one or both testicles commonly developing from the germ cells that produce sperm; classified into two groups according to growth potential

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Seminoma

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Most common type of testicular tumor, composed of immature germ cells; highly treatable with early detection

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Nonseminoma

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Testicular tumor arising from more mature germ cells; these tumors have a tendency to be more aggressive than seminomas and often develop earlier in life; includes choriocarcinoma, embryoAl carcinoma, Teratoma, and yolk sac tumors

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Varicocele

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Enlarged, swollen, herniated veins near the testis

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Chlamydia

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Most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in North America; often occurs with no symptoms and is treated only after it has spread

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Gonorrhea

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Contagious inflammation of the genital mucous membranes caused by invasion of the gonococcus Neisseria gonorrhea; the condition was named for the urethral discharge characteristic of the infection, which was first thought to be leakage of semen

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Syphilis

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Sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete and which may involve any organ or tissue over time; usually manifests first on the skin, with the appearance of small, painless, red papules that erode and form bloodless ulcers called chancres

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Hepatitis b virus

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Virus that causes inflammation of the liver; transmitted through any body fluid, including vaginal secretions, semen, and blood

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Human papilloma virus

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Virus transmitted by direct sexual contact that causes an infection that can occur on the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals

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Condyloma acuminatum

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Lesion that appears as a result of human papilloma virus; on the skin, lesions appear as cauliflower-like warts, and on mucous membranes, they have a flat appearance; also known as veneral or genital warts

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Biopsy (Bx)

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Tissue sampling used to identify neoplasia

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Biopsy of the prostate

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Needle biopsy of the prostate; often performed using ultrasound guidance

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Testicular biopsy

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Biopsy of a testicle

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Digital recital exam (DRE)

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Insertion of a finger into the male rectum to palpate the rectum and prostate

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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test

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Blood test used to screen for prostate cancer; an elevated level of the antigen indicates the possible presence of tumor

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Urethrogram

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X-ray of the urethra and prostate

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Semen analysis

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Study of semen, including a sperm count with observation of morphology (form) and motility; usually performed to rule out male infertility

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Endorectal sonogram of the prostate, transrectal sonogram of the prostate

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Scan of the prostate made after introducing an ultrasonic transducer into the rectum; also used to guide needle biopsy

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Circumcision

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Removal of the foreskin (prepuce); exposing the glans penis

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Epidiymectomy

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Removal of an epididymis

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Orchiectomy, orchidectomy

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Removal of a testicle

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Orchiopexy

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Fixation of an undescended testis in the scrotum

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Prostatectomy

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Excision of the prostate gland

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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

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Removal of prostatic gland tissue through the urethra using a rectoscope, a specialized urologic endoscope; common treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy (BPH)

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Vasectomy

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Removal of a segment of the vas deferens to produce sterility in the male

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Vasovasostomy

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Restoration of the function of the vas deferens to regain fertility after a vasectomy

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Radiation therapy

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Treatment of neoplastic disease using radiation, usually from a cobalt source, to stop the proliferation of malignant cells

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Brachytherapy

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Radiation therapy technique involving internal implantation of radioactive isotopes, such as radioactive seeds to treat prostate cancer; brachy-, meaning short distance, refers to localized application

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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

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Use of a hormone to remedy a deficiency or regulate production

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Penile prosthesis

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Implantation of a device designed to provide an erection of the penis; used to treat physical impotence

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Penile self-injection

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Intracavernosal injection therapy causing an erection; used in treatment of erectile dysfunction

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