disease and disorder terms not built from word parts (6,7)

Question 1

erectile dysfunction (ED)

Answer 1

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

Question 2

hydrocele

Answer 2

fluid-filled sac around the testicle; causes scrotal swelling

Question 3

phimosis

Answer 3

a tightness of the prepuce that prevents its retraction over the glans penis; circumcision is the usual treatment

Question 4

priapism

Answer 4

persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness

Question 5

prostate cancer

Answer 5

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

Question 6

spermatocele

Answer 6

distention of the epididymis containing an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells

Question 7

testicular cancer

Answer 7

cancer of the testicle, usually occurring in men 15-35 years of age

Question 8

testicular torsion

Answer 8

twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis; occurs most often during puberty and often presents with a sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain; surgical emergency

Question 9

variococele

Answer 9

enlarged veins of the spermatic cord; may cause scrotal swelling

Question 10

ablation

Answer 10

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

Question 11

circumcision

Answer 11

surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin)

Question 12

enucleation

Answer 12

excision of a whole organ or mass without cutting into it

Question 13

hydrocelectomy

Answer 13

surgical removal of a fluid-filled sac around the testicle causing scrotal swelling (hydrocele)

Question 14

laser surgery

Answer 14

use of a focused beam of light to excise or vaporize abnormal tissue and to control bleeding

Question 15

morcellation

Answer 15

cutting or grinding solid tissue into smaller pieces for removal

Question 16

MRI ultrasound fusion biopsy

Answer 16

combination of magnetic resonance imaging with transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) to obtain a tissue from a prostate lesion. Software merges an existing MR image with live ultrasound images. The combined MRI-TRUS image is used to direct the biopsy needle into the area of prostate that looked sus

Question 17

robotic surgery

Answer 17

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

Question 18

transurethral incision of the prostate gland (TUIP)

Answer 18

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

Question 19

transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)

Answer 19

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

Question 20

transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP)

Answer 20

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 21

multiparametric MRI

Answer 21

magnetic resonance imaging procedure providing info of anatomic structure and physiology for the staging of prostate cancer. Uses a combo of different MRI modalities to better understand the size and extent of prostate tumors

Question 22

transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)

Answer 22

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

Question 23

prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

Answer 23

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 24

semen analysis

Answer 24

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

Question 25

digital rectal examination (DRE)

Answer 25

physical examination in which the healthcare provider inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and palpates the prostate through the rectal wall to determine the size, shape, and consistency of the gland, ; used to screen for BPH and prostate cancer

Question 26

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Answer 26

advanced, chronic immune system suppression caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); manifested by opportunistic infections

Question 27

artificial insemination

Answer 27

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

Question 28

azoospermia

Answer 28

lack of live sperm in the semen

Question 29

chlamydia

Answer 29

STD, caused by the bacterium C. trachomatis; sometimes referred to as a silent STD. Symptoms include painful urination and discharge, genital itching, etc.

Question 30

coitus

Answer 30

sexual intercourse between male and female

Question 31

ejaculation

Answer 31

ejection of semen from the male urethra

Question 32

genital herpes

Answer 32

STD caused by herpes simplex virus type 2

Question 33

gonorrhea

Answer 33

STD caused by a bacterial organism that inflames the mucous membranes of the genitourinary tract

Question 34

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Answer 34

STD 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

Question 35

infertility

Answer 35

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

Question 36

sterilization

Answer 36

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

Question 37

syphilis

Answer 37

infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Rapidly spreads throughout the body, and if untreated becomes systemic and can progress through three stages separated by latent periods. Usually sexually transmitted by also in utero and direct contact with infected skin

Question 38

trichomoniasis

Answer 38

STD caused by a one-cell organism Trichomonas. It infects the genitourinary tract. Men may be asymptomatic or may develop urethritis, an enlarged prostrate gland or epididymitis.