pathology Flashcards
carcinoma of the testes
malignant tumor of the testicles
cryptorchidism
undescended testicles
hydrocele
sac of clear fluid in the scrotum
testicular torsion
twisting of the spermatic cord
varicocele
enlarged dilated veins near the testicle
benign prostatic hyperplasia
benign growth of cells within the prostate gland
carcinoma of the prostate (prostate cancer)
malignant tumor of the prostate gland
hypospadias
congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip
phimosis
narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis
chlamydial infection
bacterial invasion of the urethra and reproductive tract by chlamydia trachomatis
gonorrhea
inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci
herpes genitalis
infection of skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)
human papillomavirus (HPV)
infection of the skin and mucus membranes in the anogenital region by the human papillomavirus
syphilis
chronic STD caused by a spirochete (spiral shaped bacterium)