Objective - Male Genitalia Flashcards
anorchidism
lack of a testicle
aspermia
condition characterized by lack of sperm
azoospermia
condition characterized by a lack of living sperm
cryptochidism
hidden testicle
hydrocele
fluid filled mass in a testicle.
hypospadias
a birth defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside instead of the end of the penis
oligospermia
condition characterized by low sperm production
phimosis
contraction of the foreskin of the penis preventing it from being retracted.
prostatolith
a stone in the prostate
prostatomegaly
abnormal enlargement of the prostate
prostatorrhea
discharge from the prostate
seminoma
type of testicular cancer arising from sperm forming tissue
spermatocele
hernia or distention of the epididymis caused by sperm cells
spermatolysis
destruction of sperm cells
digital rectal exam (DRE)
examination of the prostate using a finger inserted into the rectum