Male Reproductive System Flashcards
gamete
reproductive cell (sperm or ovum) that contains half the chromosomes require to produce an offspring of the species
libido
psychological and physical drive for sexual activity
semen
fluid containing sperm and secretions from the prostate and other structures of the male reproductive system, AKA seminal fluid
testosterone
androgenic hormone responsible for the development of male sex organs
andr/o
male
androgenic
pertaining to maleness
balan/o
glans penis
balanoplasty
surgical repair of the glans penis
crypt/o
hidden
cryptorchidism
condition of hidden testes
epididym/o
epididymis
genit/o
genitalia
gonad/o
gonads, sex glands
oligo/o
scanty
oligospermia
decreased production of sperm
orch/o
testis
orchi/o
testis
orchid/o
testis