seminiferous tubules
small tubes that twist and coil in the testes, produce sperm
epididymis
tightly coiled tube that lays over the top of each testicle; the first duct that sperm passes through
vas deferns
sometimes called the semical duct, the structure formed by the epididymis, it wraps around the bladder and passes through the prostate
seminal vesicle
the reservoir for semen at the back of the bladder; connects to the ejaculatory duct
ejaculatory duct
the place of the union between the vas deferens and the seminal vesicle
prostate gland
the triple lobed organ fused to the base of the bladder; secretes an alkaline substance that helps protect the sperm in the relatively acidic environment of the vagina
Cowper glands (bourethral glands)
two pea shaped glands located just below the prostate and connected by a small duct to the urethra; also provide alkaline fluid to protect sperm viability
glans penis
the enlarged tip of the penis
meatus
the urethral orifice that opens at the end of the penis
prepuce
foreskin
andr/o
combining form of “male”
androgenic
pertaining to maleness
balan/o
combining form of “glans penis”
balanoplasty
surgical repair of the glans penis
crypt/o
combining form of “hidden”
cryptorchidism
condition of hidden, undescended testicles
epididym/o
combining form of “epididymis”
genit/o
combining form of “genitalia”
gonad/o
combining form of “gonads”
olig/o
combining form of “scanty” or “few”
oligospermia
the scanty production of sperm
orch/o
(1 of 4) combining form of “testis”
orchi/o
(2 of 4) combining form of “testis”
orchid/o
(3 of 4) combining form of “testis”
test/o
(4 of 4) combining form of “testis”
perine/o
combining form of “perineum”
prostat/o
combining form of “prostate”
spermat/o
(1 of 2) combining form of “sperm cells”
sperm/o
(2 of 2) combining form of “sperm cells”
varic/o
combining form of “dilated vein”
varicocele
the swelling of a dilated vein
vas/o
combining form of “vessel” but also specifically “vas deferens”
vasectomy
literally, the cutting of the vas deferens
vesicul/o
combining form of “seminal vesicle”
vesiculitis
inflammation of the seminal vesicle
_cide
suffix for “killing”
_genesis
suffix for “producing” or “origin”
_ism
suffix for “condition”
anorchism
to be without testes
_spadias
suffix for “slit” or “fissure”
hypospadias
a fissure under the penis where the urethra opens on the underside of the penis rather than the top
epi-
prefix for “above”
urology
specialization of medicine concerned with male reproductive organs and the urinary systems of both males and females
gonorrhea
a bacterial STD involving the mucous membrane of the genitourinary tract and sometimes the rectum. Symptoms include painful urination, white discharge, and women are often asymptomatic.
Chlamydia
bacterial STD infection that is sometimes called the “silent” disease due to its tendency to go unnoticed and asymptomatic. If left untreated, the disease can affect reproductive structures and lead to sterility. The disease commonly remains untreated, especially in women, until reproductive damage has occurred
syphilis
a very serious bacterial STD infection that, if left untreated, can become a systemic disease. Characterized by three distinct phases. Symptoms include chancres, blindness, mental disorders, and death.
genital herpres
a viral STD infection that causes red, blisterlike lesions on the genital area that closely resemble fever blisters or cold sores. While the content of these blisters is infectious, the disease shows viral shedding, meaning that it’s infectious even when blisters aren’t present
viral shedding
the tendency of an STD or other infectious disease to be contagious even without the presence of blisters or sores
condylomata
another name for genital warts
Trichomoniasis
STD caused by a protozoan that affects both males and females, though symptoms are more common in males. Symptoms include painful urination among a host of other unpleasant discharges from mucous membranes
Benign prostate hyperplasia
a common aging condition in males where the prostate enlarges over time and obstructs the flow of normal urine
cystitis
bladder infection
brachytherapy
form of radiation oncology where radioactive seeds are placed in the malignant tissue
external beam radiation
form of radiation oncology where high energy external beams are directed at the region of malignant tissue
gynecomastia
swelling and development of the breasts in males, female breasts specifically
balanitis
inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis, caused by bacteria or fungi
hypogonadism
decreased or lack of hormones normally produced by the gonads
hypospadias
congenital abnormality where the urethra opens at the underside of the penis rather than the tip
phimosis
stenosis or narrowing of the foreskin so that it cannot be retracted over the glans penis
priapism
prolonged and often painful erections that occur without sexual stimulation
prostatitis
acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate
anorchism
absence of one or more of the testes
epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis
hydrocele
swelling of the sac surrounding the testes that is typically harmless
orchitis
painful swelling of one or both testes, commonly associated with mumps that develop after puberty
spermatocele
abnormal fluid-filled sac that develops in the epididymis and may or may not contain sperm
testicular mass
new tissue growth that appears on one or both testes and may be malignant or benign
varicocele
swelling and distention of the veins of the spermatic cord, somewhat resembling varicose veins
orchiectomy
removal of one or more of the testicles
orchiopexy
surgical fixation of the testes in the scrotum
urethroplasty
reconstruction of the urethra to relieve narrowing
prostate-specific antigen
blood test used to detect prostatic disorders, especially prostate cancer, sometimes called a tumor marker test
