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bulbourethral glands

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the two glands inferior to (below) the prostate gland that secrete a sticky fluid that becomes a component of semen

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ejaculation

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action of ejecting semen from the genital ducts to the exterior

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epididymis

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long coiled duct located on the posterior surface (behind) each testis that stores, matures, and transports sperm between the testis and ductus deferens

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gamete

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any sex cell; male sperm cell or female oocyte

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gonad

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organ that produces gametes; a male testis or female ovary

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penis

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external male organ used in urination and sexual intercourse

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glans penis

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rounded tip at the end of the penis

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prepuce; foreskin

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fold of skin that covers the glans penis in uncircumcised males

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prostate gland; prostate

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gland that surrounds the beginning of the urethra (immediately inferior to the bladder) that secretes a fluid that becomes part of semen

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scrotum

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sac (pouch) that is suspended on either side of and behind the penis that encloses the testes and epididymis

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semen

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viscous fluid containing sperm and secretions of the testes and seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands

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seminal vesicles; seminal glands

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two glands posterior to the urinary bladder that produce seminal fluid, which becomes a component of semen

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seminiferous tubules

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coiled tubes in the testes where spermatozoa are formed

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sperm; spermatozoon

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male sex cell produced by the testes that can fertilize an oocyte in a female to produce offspring

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spermatic cord

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cord-like structure consisting of a bundle of nerves, ducts, and blood vessels extending from the deep inguinal ring through the inguinal canal into the scrotum

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testis; testicle

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one of two oval male gonads (reproductive organs) located in the scrotum that produce sperm and testosterone

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testosterone

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male hormone produced by the testes

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vas deferens; ductus deferens

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duct that carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the urethra

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andr/o

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male

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balan/o

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glans penis

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epididym/o

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epididymis

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orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o

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testis, testicle

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prostat

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prostate

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sperm/o, spermat/o

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sperm, spermatozoon

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test/o, testicul/o
testis, testicle
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vas/o
duct, vessel, vas deferens
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vesicul/o
fluid-filled sac (seminal vesicle)
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an-
without, not
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andro-
masculine, male
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crypt-
hidden
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-cele
herniation, protrusion
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-genesis
originating, producing
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-ism
condition of
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-lith
stone, calculus
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-lysis
destruction, breakdown, separation
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-pathy
disease
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-pexy
surgical fixation
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-plasty
surgical repair, reconstruction
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-rrhea
flow, discharge
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-stomy
surgical opening
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-tomy
incision
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balanic
pertaining to the glans penis
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coitus
sexual intercourse
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condom
sheath for the penis worn during intercourse to prevent conception (fertilization of oocyte by a sperm) or infection
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ejaculation
expulsion of semen from the male urethra
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epididymal
pertaining to the epididymis
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prostatic
pertaining to the prostate
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puberty
period of development when secondary sex characteristics (physical characteristic typical to a male or female such as men’s beards and women’s breasts) develop and the ability to reproduce begins
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spermatic
pertaining to sperm
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spermicide
substance that kills spermatozoa
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testicular
pertaining to a testicle
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andropathy
disease only found in males
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anorchism
absence of the testes; may be congenital or acquired
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aspermia
absence of sperm; inability to produce sperm
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balanitis
inflammation of the glans penis
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balanorrhea
abnormal discharge from the glans penis
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benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
enlargement of the prostate gland
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cryptorchidism
condition of hidden testis (or testes); failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum before birth
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epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis
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erectile dysfunction (ED)
inability of a man to attain or maintain an erection
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hydrocele
accumulation of fluid in the scrotum
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oligspermia
deficiency of sperm in the semen
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orchitis; testitis
inflammation of a testis or testicle
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Peyronie disease
condition of abnormal fibrous tissue in the erectile tissues of the penis, causing penile bending and pain during erection
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phimosis
narrowing of the penis foreskin opening that prevents it from being retracted over the glans penis
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priapism
abnormal persistent and painful erection of the penis
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prostatic calculus; prostatolith
stone formed in the prostate gland
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prostatitis
inflammation of the prostate gland
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prostatorrhea
discharge from the prostate gland
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spermatocele
sperm-containing cyst in the epididymis
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testicular torsion
twisting of the spermatic cord, causing a decrease in blood flow to the penis
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varicocele
enlargement of veins in the spermatic cord
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
disease of the immune system caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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chlamydia
bacterial sexually transmitted disease that can occur with no symptoms (sometimes referred to as the silent sexually transmitted disease) until it progresses to where it damages organs; the most common STD in the US
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condyloma
a wart-like lesion on the genitals
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genital herpes
inflammatory sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus; symptoms include blisters or ulcerative lesions on the genitals
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gonorrhea
contagious, inflammatory, sexually transmitted disease affecting mucous membranes of the genitals and urinary system
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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
a virus that weakens the body's immune system and can cause AIDS
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human papillomavirus (HPV)
viral sexually transmitted disease that causes genital warts and other symptoms
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sexually transmitted disease (STD); venereal disease (VD), sexually transmitted infection
any contagious disease acquired during sexual contact
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syphilis
bacterial sexually transmitted disease that causes sores called chancres; can spread to other parts of the body
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prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
blood test that measures the amount of an enzyme released by the prostate gland known as prostate-specific antigen; increased levels indicate benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer
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digital rectal examination (DRE)
assessment done by inserting a finger into the male rectum to determine the size and shape of the prostate gland through the rectum wall
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transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)
ultrasound imaging of the prostate gland done through the rectum
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balanoplasty
surgical repair or reconstruction of the glans penis
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circumcision
operation to remove the prepuce (foreskin) from the penis
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epididymectomy
operation to remove the epididymis
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orchiectomy; orchidectomy
removal of one or both testes
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orchiopexy; orchidopexy
surgical treatment of an undescended testicle by freeing it and implementing it into the scrotum
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orchiotomy; orchotomy
incision into a testis
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orchioplasty
surgical repair or reconstruction of a testis
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penile implant
device that is surgically placed in the penis to produce an erection; used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED)
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prostatectomy
surgical procedure to remove all or part of the prostate
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prostatolithotomy
incision into the prostate to remove a stone
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transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP or TIP)
surgical procedure for treating prostate gland enlargement by making one or two small incisions in the prostate to improve urine flow
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transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
removal of the prostate through the urethra using a resectoscope; used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
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vasectomy
surgical excising and closing off (ligating) of a segment of each vas deferens (ductus deferens) to cause male sterility
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vasovasostomy
surgical reconnecting of the vasa deferentia in a male with a vasectomy to restore fertility; vasectomy reversal operation
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vesiculectomy
surgical removal of a part or all of a seminal vesicle
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antiretroviral
drug used for the treatment of infection by a retrovirus, primarily human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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antiviral
drug used specifically for treating viral infections
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impotence agent
drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED)
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vasodilator
drug used to open blood vessels; may be used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy and erectile dysfunction
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urology
medical speciality focusing on the study and treatment of conditions of the urinary system and male reproductive system
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AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia; benign prostatic hypertrophy
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DRE
digital rectal examination
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ED
erectile dysfunction
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HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
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HPV
human papillomavirus
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PSA
prostate-specific antigen
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STD
sexually transmitted disease
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STI
sexually transmitted infection
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TIP
transurethral incision of the prostate
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TRUS
transurethral resection of the prostate
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VD
venereal disease

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