Module 13-Male Reproductive System Flashcards
root word meaning “testis”
Orchido
the organ that resembles the root of the orchid
Testis
root word related to the glans penis, or the head of the penis
Balano
root word meaning “penis”
Phallo
in which the male penis enters the female vagina and there is sexual union; commonly referred to as sexual intercourse
Copulation
type of tissue that has spaces that, when filled with blood, make the tissue firm and straight
Erectile tissue
condition of the penis after it has filled with blood and is firm and straight
Erection
condition of the penis when it is soft and limp
Flaccid
term related to the action occurring during swelling of the penis
Tumescence
act of removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation
Withdrawal
condition in which the testes are absent
Anorchism
inflammation of the glans penis
Balanitis
noncancerous condition characterized by the overgrowth or enlargement of the prostate gland
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) also known as
hyperplasia
condition in which the testes remain in the pelvic cavity and thus are hidden; also known as “undescended testicle”
Cryptorchism
inflammation of the epididymis
Epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis and testis
Epididymoorchitis
condition in which the opening of the urethra is on top of the penis
Epispadias
condition in which the male experiences difficulty with sexual function; associated with erection
Erectile dysfunction
condition in which the male develops characteristics like those of a eunuch
Eunuchoidism
condition in which the male breasts enlarge to resemble the female breasts; usually associated with hormonal imbalance or use of hormones to treat cancer
Gynecomastia
out-pouching of the testis caused by an accumulation of fluid in the tunica albuginea
Hydrocele
condition in which there is under-secretion of the sex-related hormones
Hypogonadism
condition in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis
Hypospadias
condition characterized by a lack of sexual power; said of a male who is unable to achieve an erection
Impotence
ability to fertilize an ovum; inability to cause conception
Infertility
protrusion of abdominal contents through the inguinal canal
Inguinal hernia
inflammation of the testes caused by the mumps virus
Mumps orchitis
condition in which only a small amount of sperm is produced
Oligospermia
inflammation of the testes
Orchitis
condition in which the foreskin is tightly constricted around the penis, behind the glans
Paraphimosis
inflammation of the penis
Phallitis
condition in which the foreskin is tightly constricted and cannot be retracted or pulled back over the glans penis
Phimosis
condition characterized by the continuous erection of the penis
Priapism
inflammation of the prostate gland
Prostatitis
disease that is transmitted from person to person during sexual contact
Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
condition characterized by the bulging out of the epididymis that contains sperm
Spermatocele
condition in which urine flows painfully, drop by drop
Strangury
tumor of the testis that is made of several different types of tissue
Teratoma
The term refers to a monster like condition and is so applied because the teratoma tissue cannot be identified
Teratoma
painful condition in which the testicle becomes twisted in the scrotum
Testicular torsion
bulging because of a swelling of the veins of the testes
Varicocele
varicose veins of the spermatic cord in the scrotum
Varicocele
common term used to describe various actions or devices to control pregnancy, which eventually leads to birth
Birth control
surgical procedure in which a cut is made around the skin of the penis to remove the prepuce or foreskin
Circumcision
rubberlike sheath worn over the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent the ejaculation of semen with sperm into the vagina;
Condom
also used as a mechanism to control the spread of sexually transmitted diseases
Condom
removal of the epididymis
Epididymectomy
removal of the membrane and fluid causing a swelling around the testis
Hydrocelectomy
procedure done to cut a larger opening in the urethral meatus
Meatotomy
removal of one or both of the testes
Orchiectomy
Orchiectomy also spelled
orchectomy or orchidectomy
surgical procedure done to fasten an undescended testicle in the scrotum
Orhiopexy
Orhiopexy also spelled
orchidopexy
test that involves an elevation of blood plasma levels of an antigen specific to the prostate gland
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
removal of part or all of the prostate gland
Prostatectomy
removal of the prostate gland through an incision over the pubic bone
Suprapubic prostatectomy
prostatectomy done by passing a special type of catheter through the urethra
Transurethral prostatectomy
removal of a spermatocele
Spermatocelectomy
examination done in which a light is directed across or through the scrotum to determine the presence of blood or fluid, and therefore light can pass through it
Transillumination
removal of a varicocele
Varicocelectomy
removal of a segment of the vas deferens to interrupt the flow of sperm
Vasectomy
