Ch.9 Male Reproduction Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
BPH
A
benign prostatic hyperplasia
benign prostatic hypertrophy
2
Q
DRE
A
digital rectal examination
3
Q
ED
A
erectile dysfunction
4
Q
GU
A
genitourinary
5
Q
HPV
A
human papillomavirus
6
Q
HSV
A
herpes simplex virus
7
Q
NSU
A
nonspecific urethritis
8
Q
PID
A
pelvic inflammatory disease
9
Q
PIN
A
prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia
a precursor of prostate cancer
10
Q
PSA
A
prostate-specific antigen
11
Q
PVP
A
photoselective vaporization of the prostate
GreenLight PVP
12
Q
RPR
A
rapid plasma reagin
a test for syphilis
13
Q
STD
A
sexually transmitted disease
14
Q
STI
A
sexually transmitted infection
15
Q
TRUS
A
transrectal ultrasound:
examination test to assess prostate and guide biopsy needle
