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Module 13-Male Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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root word meaning “testis”

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Orchido

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2
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the organ that resembles the root of the orchid

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Testis

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3
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root word related to the glans penis, or the head of the penis

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Balano

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4
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root word meaning “penis”

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Phallo

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5
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in which the male penis enters the female vagina and there is sexual union; commonly referred to as sexual intercourse

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Copulation

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6
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type of tissue that has spaces that, when filled with blood, make the tissue firm and straight

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Erectile tissue

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7
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condition of the penis after it has filled with blood and is firm and straight

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Erection

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8
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condition of the penis when it is soft and limp

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Flaccid

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9
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term related to the action occurring during swelling of the penis

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Tumescence

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10
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act of removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation

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Withdrawal

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11
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condition in which the testes are absent

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Anorchism

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12
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inflammation of the glans penis

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Balanitis

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13
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noncancerous condition characterized by the overgrowth or enlargement of the prostate gland

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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

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14
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) also known as

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hyperplasia

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15
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condition in which the testes remain in the pelvic cavity and thus are hidden; also known as “undescended testicle”

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Cryptorchism

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16
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inflammation of the epididymis

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Epididymitis

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17
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inflammation of the epididymis and testis

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Epididymoorchitis

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18
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condition in which the opening of the urethra is on top of the penis

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Epispadias

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19
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condition in which the male experiences difficulty with sexual function; associated with erection

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Erectile dysfunction

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20
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condition in which the male develops characteristics like those of a eunuch

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Eunuchoidism

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21
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condition in which the male breasts enlarge to resemble the female breasts; usually associated with hormonal imbalance or use of hormones to treat cancer

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Gynecomastia

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22
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out-pouching of the testis caused by an accumulation of fluid in the tunica albuginea

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Hydrocele

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23
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condition in which there is under-secretion of the sex-related hormones

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Hypogonadism

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24
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condition in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis

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Hypospadias

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25
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condition characterized by a lack of sexual power; said of a male who is unable to achieve an erection

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Impotence

26
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ability to fertilize an ovum; inability to cause conception

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Infertility

27
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protrusion of abdominal contents through the inguinal canal

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Inguinal hernia

28
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inflammation of the testes caused by the mumps virus

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Mumps orchitis

29
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condition in which only a small amount of sperm is produced

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Oligospermia

30
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inflammation of the testes

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Orchitis

31
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condition in which the foreskin is tightly constricted around the penis, behind the glans

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Paraphimosis

32
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inflammation of the penis

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Phallitis

33
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condition in which the foreskin is tightly constricted and cannot be retracted or pulled back over the glans penis

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Phimosis

34
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condition characterized by the continuous erection of the penis

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Priapism

35
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inflammation of the prostate gland

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Prostatitis

36
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disease that is transmitted from person to person during sexual contact

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Sexually transmitted disease (STD)

37
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condition characterized by the bulging out of the epididymis that contains sperm

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Spermatocele

38
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condition in which urine flows painfully, drop by drop

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Strangury

39
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tumor of the testis that is made of several different types of tissue

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Teratoma

40
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The term refers to a monster like condition and is so applied because the teratoma tissue cannot be identified

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Teratoma

41
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painful condition in which the testicle becomes twisted in the scrotum

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Testicular torsion

42
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bulging because of a swelling of the veins of the testes

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Varicocele

43
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varicose veins of the spermatic cord in the scrotum

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Varicocele

44
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common term used to describe various actions or devices to control pregnancy, which eventually leads to birth

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Birth control

45
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surgical procedure in which a cut is made around the skin of the penis to remove the prepuce or foreskin

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Circumcision

46
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rubberlike sheath worn over the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent the ejaculation of semen with sperm into the vagina;

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Condom

47
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also used as a mechanism to control the spread of sexually transmitted diseases

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Condom

48
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removal of the epididymis

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Epididymectomy

49
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removal of the membrane and fluid causing a swelling around the testis

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Hydrocelectomy

50
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procedure done to cut a larger opening in the urethral meatus

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Meatotomy

51
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removal of one or both of the testes

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Orchiectomy

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Orchiectomy also spelled

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orchectomy or orchidectomy

53
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surgical procedure done to fasten an undescended testicle in the scrotum

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Orhiopexy

54
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Orhiopexy also spelled

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orchidopexy

55
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test that involves an elevation of blood plasma levels of an antigen specific to the prostate gland

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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

56
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removal of part or all of the prostate gland

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Prostatectomy

57
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removal of the prostate gland through an incision over the pubic bone

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Suprapubic prostatectomy

58
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prostatectomy done by passing a special type of catheter through the urethra

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Transurethral prostatectomy

59
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removal of a spermatocele

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Spermatocelectomy

60
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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

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Transillumination

61
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removal of a varicocele

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Varicocelectomy

62
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removal of a segment of the vas deferens to interrupt the flow of sperm

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Vasectomy

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