chapter 7/8 male diseases and disorders not built from word parts

Question 1

hydrocele

Answer 1

fluid-filled sac around the testicle; causes scrotal swelling

Question 1

erectile dysfunction (ed)

Answer 1

the inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse (formerly called impotence)

Question 2

phimosis

Answer 2

tightness of the prepuce (foreskin of the penis) that prevents retraction over the glans penis it may be congenital or as a result of balanitis. circumcision is the usual treatment

Question 2

testicular cancer

Answer 2

cancer of the testicle, usually occurring in men 15 to 35 years old

Question 3

priapism

Answer 3

persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness

Question 3

infertility

Answer 3

reduced or absent ability to achieve pregnancy; generally defined after one year of frequent, unprotected sexual intercourse; may relate to male or female

Question 4

prostate cancer

Answer 4

cancer of the prostate gland, usually occurring in me middle aged and older

Question 5

spermatocele

Answer 5

distention of the epididymis containing an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells; may cause scrotal swelling

Question 6

testicular torsion

Answer 6

What is it: twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow in the testis

symptoms occurs most often during puberty and often presents within a sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain.

because of lack of blood flow to the testis, it is considered a surgical emergency

Question 7

varicocele

Answer 7

enlarged veins of the spermatic cord; may cause scrotal swelling