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Male Reproductive System

Testis, or testicle (pl. testes, or testicles)

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primary male sex organs, paired, oval-shaped, and enclosed in a sac called the scrotum. The testes produce spermatozoa (sperm cells) and the hormone testosterone.

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sperm (spermatozoon, pl. spermatozoa)

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The microscopic male germ cell, which when unite with the ovum, produces a zygote (fertilized egg) that with subsequent development becomes an embryo.

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Testosterone

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the principal male sex hormone. Its chief function is to stimulate the development of the male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics such as facial hair.

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Seminiferous tubules

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approximately 900 coiled tubes within the testes in which spermatogenesis occurs

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epididymis

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coiled duct atop each of the testes that provides for storage, transit, and maturation of spermatozoa; continuous with the vas deferens

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vas deferens, ductus deferens, or seminal duct

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duct carrying the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra. The spermatic cord encloses each vas deferens with nerves, lymphatics, arteries, and veins. The urethra also conects with the urinary bladder and carries urine outstide the body. A circular muscle constricts during intercourse to prevent urination.

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Seminal vesicles

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Two main glands located at the base of the bladder that open into the vas deferens. The glands secrete a thick fluid, which forms part of the semen.

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Prostate gland

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encricles the upper end of the urethra. The prostate gland secretes a fluid that aids in ejaculation.

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Scrotum

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Sac suspended on both sides of and just behind the penis. The testes are enclosed in the scrotum.

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Penis

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male organ of urination and copulation (sexual intercourse)

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glans penis

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enlarged tip on the end of the penis

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prepuce

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fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males (foreskin of the penis)

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semen

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composed of sperm, seminal fluids, and other secretions

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genitalia (genitals)

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reproductive organs (male or female)

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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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orchid/o, orchi/o, orch/o, test/o

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testis, testicle

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prostat/o

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prostate gland

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vas/o

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vessel, duct

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vesicul/o

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seminal vesicle

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andr/o

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male

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sperm/o, spermat/o

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spermatozoon (pl. spermatozoa), sperm

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state of

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anorchism (an-OR-kizm)

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state of absence of testis (unilateral or bilateral)

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# Male Reproductive System balanitis (bal-a-NI-tis)
inflammation of the glans penis
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# Male Reproductive System balanorrhea (bal-a-no-RE-a)
discharge from the glans penis
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# Male Reproductive System benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (be-NIN pro-TAT-ik hi-per-PLA-zha)
excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland (nonmalignant englargement of the prostate gland)
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# Male Reproductive System cryptorchidism (krip-TOR-ki-diz-m)
state of hidden testes.
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# Male Reproductive System epididymitis (ep-i-did-i-MI-tis)
inflammation of an epididymis
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# Male Reproductive System orchiepididymitis (or-ke-ep-i-did-i-MI-tis)
inflammation of the testis and epididymis
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# Male Reproductive System orchitis (or-KI-tis), orchiditis (or-ki-DI-tis), or testitis (tes-TI-tis)
inflammation of the testis or testicle
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# Male Reproductive System prostatitis (pros-ta-TI-tis)
inflammation of the prostate gland
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# Male Reproductive System prostatocystitis (pros-ta-to-sis-TI-tis)
inflammation of the prostate gland and bladder
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# Male Reproductive System prostatolith (pros-TAT-o-lith)
stone in the prostate gland
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# Male Reproductive System prostatorrhea (pros-ta-to-RE-a)
discharge from the prostate gland
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# Male Reproductive System prostatovesiculitis (pros-ta-to-ves-ik-u-LI-tis)
inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles
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# Male Reproductive System erectile dysfunction (ED) (e-RIK-til dis_FUNK-shun)
the inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse (formerly called impotence)
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# Male Reproductive System hydrocele (HI-dro-sel)
scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid
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# Male Reproductive System phimosis (fi-MO-sis)
a tightness of the prepuce (foreskin of the penis) that prevents its retraction over the glans penis; it may be congenital or a result of balanitis. Circumcision is the usual treatment.
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# Male Reproductive System priapism (PRI-a-piz-m)
persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness
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# Male Reproductive System prostate cancer (PROS-tat KAN-cer)
cancer of the prostate gland, usually occuring later in life. most common cancer in men, most are adenocarcinomas, arising from epithelial cells.
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# Male Reproductive System testicular cancer (tes-TIK-u-ler KAN-cer)
cancer of the testicle, usually occuring in men 15 to 35 years of age
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# Male Reproductive System Testicular torsion (tes-TIK-u-ler TOR-shun)
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. Because of lack of blood flow to the testis, it is often considered a surgical emergency
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# Male Reproductive System varicocele (VAR-i-ko-sel)
enlarged veins of the spermatic cord.
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# Male Reproductive System balanoplasty (BAL-a-no-plas-te)
surgical repair of the glans penis
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# Male Reproductive System epididymectomy (ep-i-did-i-MEK-to-me)
excision of an epididymis
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# Male Reproductive System orchidectomy (or-kid-EK-to-me), orchiectomy (or-ke-to-me)
excision of the testis (bilateral orchidectomy also is called castration)
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# Male Reproductive System orchidopexy (OR-kid-o-pek-se), orchiopexy (OR-ke-o-pek-se)
surgical fixation of a testicle (performed to bring undescended testicle into the scrotum)
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# Male Reproductive System orchidotomy (or-kid-OT-o-me), orchiotomy (or-ke-OT-o-me)
incision into a testis
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# Male Reproductive System orchioplasty (OR-ke-o-plas-te)
surgical repair of the testis
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# Male Reproductive System prostatectomy (pros-ta-TEK-to-me)
excision of the prostate gland
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# Male Reproductive System prostatocystotomy (pros-tat-o-sis-TOT--o-me)
incision into the prostate gland and bladder
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# Male Reproductive System prostatolithotomy (pros-tat-o-li-THOT-o-me)
incision into the prostate gland to remove a stone
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# Male Reproductive System prostatovesiculectomy (pros-tat-o-ves-ik-u-LEK-to-me)
excision of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles
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# Male Reproductive System vasectomy (va-SEK-to-me)
excision of a duct (partial excision of the vas deferens bilaterally, resulting in male sterilization)
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# Male Reproductive System vasovasostomy (vas-o-va-ZOS-to-me)
creation of artifical opening between ducts
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# Male Reproductive System vesiculectomy (ve-sik-u-LEK-to-me)
excision of the seminal vesicles
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# Male Reproductive System circumcision (ser-kum-SI-zhun)
surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin)
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# Male Reproductive System hydrocelectomy (hi-dro-se-LEK-to-me)
surgical removal of a hydrocele
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# Male Reproductive System radical prostatectomy (RP) (RAD-i-kel pros-ta-TEK-to-me)
excision of the prostate gland with its capsule, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and sometimes pelvic lymph nodes; performed by a retropubic or perineal approach, or laparoscopically; used to treat prostate cancer
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# Male Reproductive System suprapubic prostatectomy (su-pra-PU-bik pros-ta-TEK-to-me)
excision of the prostate gland through an abdominal incision made above the pubic bone and through an incision in the bladder; used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer
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# Male Reproductive System transurethral incision of the prostate gland (TUIP) (trans-u-RE-thral in-SIZH-en PROS-tat)
a 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. TUIP may be used instead of TURP when the prostate gland is less enlarged.
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# Male Reproductive System transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) (trans-u-RE-thral MI-kro-wav ther-mo-THER-a-pe)
a treatment that eliminates excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia by using heat generated by microwave
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# Male Reproductive System transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP) (trans-u-RE-thral re-SEK-shun PROS-tat)
surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using a resectoscope inserted through the urethra. The capsule is left intact; usually performed when the enlarged prostate interfers with urination
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# Male Reproductive System transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) (trans-REK-tal UL-tra-sound)
an ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer. Sound waves are sent and received by a transducer in the form of a probe that is placed into the rectum. The sound waves are transformed into an image of the prostate gland.
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# Male Reproductive System prostate-specific antigen (PSA) (PROS-tat spe-SIF-ik AN-ti-jen)
a blood test taht measures the level of prosate-specific antigen in the blood. Elevated test results may indicate the presence of prostate cancer or excess prostate tissue, as found in benign prostate hyperplasia.
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# Male Reproductive System semen analysis (SE-men a-NAL-i-sis)
microscopic observation of ejaculated semen, revealing the size, structure, and movement of sperm; used to evaluate male infertility and to determine the effectiveness of a vasectomy (also called sperm count and sperm test)
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# Male Reproductive System digital rectal examination (DRE) (DIJ-i-tal REK-tal eg-zam-i-NA-shun)
a physical examination in which the physician inserts a finger into the rectum and feels for the size and shape of the prostate gland through the rectal wall. Used to screen for BPH and cancer of the prostate. BPH usually presents as a unifrom, nontender enlargement, whereas cancer usually presents as a stony hard nodule.
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# Male Reproductive System Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
a disease that affects the body's immune system, transmitted by excahnge of body fluid.
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# Male Reproductive System Artificial insemination
introduction of semen into the vagina by artifical means
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# Male Reproductive System azoospermia
lack of live sperm in the semen
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# Male Reproductive System chlamydia
a sexually transmitted disease. symptoms are painful urination and discharge from the penis in men and fential itching, vaginal discharge, and bleeding between periods for women.
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# Male Reproductive System coitus (KO-i--tus)
sexual intercourse between male and female (also called copulation)
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# Male Reproductive System condom
cover woren during sexual intercourse to prevent conception and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases
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# Male Reproductive System ejaculation
ejection of semen from the male urethra
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# Male Reproductive System gential herpes
sexual transmitted disease
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# Male Reproductive System gonads
male and female sex glands
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# Male Reproductive System gonorrhea
contagious, inflammatory sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterial organism that affects the mucous membranes of the genitourinary system
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# Male Reproductive System heterosexual
a person that is attracted to a member of the opposite sex
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# Male Reproductive System homosexual
person who is attracted to a member of the same sex
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# Male Reproductive System AIDS
Acquired immunodefciency syndrome
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# Male Reproductive System BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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# Male Reproductive System DRE
digital rectal examination
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# Male Reproductive System ED
erectile dysfunction
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# Male Reproductive System HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
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# Male Reproductive System PSA
prostate specific anitgen
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# Male Reproductive System RP
radical prostatectomy
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# Male Reproductive System STD
sexually transmitted disease
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# Male Reproductive System TRUS
transrectal ultrasound
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# Male Reproductive System TUIP
transunrethral incision of the prostate
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# Male Reproductive System TUMT
trans urethral microwave thermotherapy
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# Male Reproductive System TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate

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