chapter 7/8 male reproductive system surgical terms not built from word parts

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simple prostatectomy

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used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. the inside portion of the prostate gland is removed and the incision is made above the pubic bone. use smaller incisions

Question 2

Radical prostatectomy

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used to treat prostate cancer. the prostate gland with its capsule, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and sometimes pelvic lymph nodes are removed. Use large open incisions

Question 3

ablation

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destruction of abnormal or excessive tissue by melting, vaporizing, or eroding

Question 4

hydrocelectomy

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surgical removal of a fluid filled sac around the testicle causing scrotal swelling

Question 4

circumcision

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surgical removal of the prepuce; all or part of the forskine may be removed

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enucleation

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excision of a whole organ or mass without cutting into it

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,morcellation

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cutting or grinding solid tisue into smaller pieces for removal

Question 6

laser surgery

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use of a focused beam of light to excise or vaporize abnormal tissue and to control bleeding; uses a variety of non invasive and minimally invasive procedures. Two common types of surgery used to treat BPH are holmium laser enucleation of the prostate gland and photo selective vaporization of the prostate gland

Question 7

robotic surgery

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use of small surgical instruments attached to a computer or operated by the surgeon from a console several feet from the operating table

Question 8

sterilization

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surgical procedure that prevents pregnancy, either the ability of the female to conceive or of the male to induce conception

Question 9

transurethral incision of the prostate gland (TUIP)

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surgical procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small incisions in the bladder neck and the prostate gland. no prostate tissue is removed.

usually used when the prostate gland is less enlarged

Question 10

transurethral microwave thermotherapy 9TUMT)

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treatment that eliminates excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia by using heat generated by microwave

Question 11

transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP)

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surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra. The capsule is left intact; usually performed when the enlarged prostate gland interferes with urination.

Question 12

MRI ultrasound fusion biopsy

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combination of MRI with transrectal ultrasound to obtain tissue from a prostate lesion. Sofware merges an existing MRI with live ultrasound images. the combined, or fused, mri-trus image is used to direct the biopsy nedle into the area of the prostate that looks sus on MRI

Question 13

multiparametric MRI

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MRI procedure providing information of anatomic structure and physiology for the staging of prostate cancer. It uses a combination of different MRI modalities to better understand the size and extent of prostate tumors.

Question 14

transrectal ultrasound

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ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer. sound waves are sent and received by a transducer probe that is placed into the rectum.

Question 15

prostate-specific antigen (psa)

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blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood. elevated test results may indicate the presence of prostate cancer, urinary or prostatic infection, or excess prostate tissue, as found in benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostatitis

Question 16

semen analysis

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microscopic observation of ejaculated semen, revealing the size, structure, and movement of sperm; used to evaluate male infertility and to determine the effectiveness of a vasectomy

aka sperm count and sperm test

Question 17

total testosterone

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blood test to measure the level of the hormone responsible for male physical characteristics. used to detect multiple conditions in men and women, including infertility

Question 18

Digital rectal examination

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finger in rectum to check prostate. BPH usually presents as a uniform, nontender enlargement whereas cancer usually presents as a stony hard nodule

Question 19

aspermia

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condition of without sperm

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oligospermia

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condition of scanty sperm (in the semen; may contribute to infertility

Question 21

orchialgia

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pain in the testis

Question 22

chlamydia

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sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium C

referred to as a silent sti because many people dont know when they are infected

symptoms: painful urination, discharge from the penis and genital itching.

vaginal discharge and bleeding between menstrual periods in women.

Question 23

genital herpes

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sexually transmitted infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2

Question 24

gonorrhea

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sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterial organism that inflames the mucous membranes of the genitourinary tract

Question 25

human immunodeficiency virus

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sexually transmitted infection caused by a retrovirus that infects t-helper cells of the immune system; may also be acquired in utero or transmitted through infected blood via needle sharing. advanced HIV infection progresses to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Question 26

human papillomavirus (HPV)

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sexually transmitted infection caused by viral infection; there are more than 40 types of HPV that cause benign or cancerous growths in male and female genitals (also called genital warts)

one of the main causes of cervical cancer

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syphilis

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infection caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum. rapidly spreads through the body and if untreated becomes systemic and can progress through three stages separated by latent periods.

usually sexually transmitted but may be acquired in utero and by direct contact with infected skin.

Question 28

trichomoniasis

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sexually transmitted infection caused by a one cell organism trichomonas. It infects the genitourinary tract. Men may be asymptomatic or may develop urethritis, an enlarged prostate gland, or epididymitis. women may have vaginal itching, dysuria, and vaginal or urethral discharge

Question 29

artificial insemination

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introduction of washed and concentrated sperm into the female reproductive tract; used as a treatment for intfertility

Question 30

spermicide

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an agent that destroys spermatozoa; used to prevent conception