testis, or testicle (pl. testes, or testicles)
primary male sex organs, pared, oval-shaped, and enclosed in a sac called the scrotum. The testes produce spermatozoa (sperm cells) and the hormone testosterone
sperm (spermatozoon, pl. spermatozoa)
the microscopic male germ cell, which, when united with the ovum, produces a zygote (fertilized egg) that with subsequent development becomes an embryo
testosterone
the principle male sex hormone.
seminiferous tubules
approximately 900 coiled tubes within the te3stes in which spermatogenisis occurs
epididymis
coiled duct atop each of the testes that provides for storage, transit, and maturation of spermatozoa; continuous with the vas deferens
vas deferens, ductus deferens, or seminal duct
duct carrying the sperm form the epididymis to the urethra
seminal vesicles
two main glands located at the base of the bladder that open into the vas deferens
prostate gland
encircles the upper end of the urethra. The prostate gland secretes a fluid that aids in the movement of the sperm and ejaculation
scrotum
sac suspended on both sides of and just behind the penis. The testes are enclosed in the scrotum
penis
male organ of urination and copulation (sexual intercourse)
glans penis
enlarged tip on the end of the penis
prepuce
fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males (foreskin of the penis)
semen
composed of sperm, seminal fluids, and other secretions
genitalia (genitals)
reproductive organs (male and female)
andr/o
male
balan/o
glans penis
epididym/o
epididymus
orch/o
testis, testicle
orchi/o
testis, testicle
orchid/o
testis, testicle
prostat/o
prostate gland
sperm/o
spermatozoon, sperm
test/o
testis, testicle
vas/o
vessel, duct
vesicul/o
seminal vesicle
-ism
state of
anorchism
state of absence of testis (unilateral or bilateral)
balanitis
inflammation of the glans penis
balanorrhea
discharge from the glans penis
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
exessive development pertaining to the prostate gland
cryptorchidism
state of hidden testes
epididymitis
inflammation of an epididymis
orchiepididymitis
inflammation of the testis and epididymis
orchitis, orhciditis, or testitis
inflammation of the testis or testicle
prostatitis
inflammation of the prostate gland
prostatocystitis
inflammation of the prostate gland and the bladder
prostatolith
stone in the prostate gland
prostatorrhea
discharge from the prostate gland
prostatovesiculitis
inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles
erectile dysfunction (ED)
the inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse
hydrocele
scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid
phimosis
a tightness of the prepuce (foreskin of the penis) that prevents its retraction over the glans penis
prostate cancer
cancer of the prostate gland
testicular carcinoma
cancer of the testicle
testicular torsion
twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis
varicocele
enlarged veins of the spermatic cord
balanoplasty
surgical repair o the glans penis
epididymectomy
excision of an epididymis
orchidectomy
excision of an epididymis
orchidectomy, orchiectomy
excision of the testis
orchidopexy, orchiopexy
surgical fixation of a testicle
orchidotomy, orchiotomy
incision into a testis
orchioplasty
surgical repair of a testis
prostatectomy
excision of the prostate gland
prostatocystotomy
incision into the prostate gland and bladder
prostatolithotomy
incision into the prostate gland to remove a stone
prostatovesiculectomy
excision of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles
vasectomy
excision of a duct
vasovasostomy
creation of artificial opening between ducts
vesiculectomy
excision of the seminal vesicle
circumcision
surgical removal of the prepuce(foreskin)
hydrocelectomy
surgical removal of a hydrocele
radical prostatectomy (RP)
excision of the prostate gland with its capsule, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and sometimes pelvic lymph nodes
superpubic prostatectomy
excision of the prostate gland through an abdominal incision made above the pubic bone and through an incision in the bladder
transurethral incision of the prostate gland
a surgical procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small incisions in the bladder neck and the prostate gland
transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)
a treatment that eliminates excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia by using heat generated by microwave
transurethral resection of the prostate gland
successive pieces of the prostate gland tissue are resected by using a resectoscope inserted throug the urethra
andropathy
disease of the male
aspermia
condition of without sperm
oligspermia
condition of scanty sperm
spermatolysis
dissolution (destruction) of sperm
acquired immunodeficiency syndrom (AIDS)
a disease that affects the body's immune system, transmitted by exchange of body fluid during sexual contact, reuse of contaminated needles, or receiving contaminated blood transfusions
artificial insemination
introduction of semen into the vagina y artificial means
chlamydia
a sexually transmitted disease, sometims referred to as a silent std because many people are not aware they have it. Causative agent is C. trachomatis.
coitus
sexual intercourse between a male and female
condom
cover for the penis wornd during coitus to prevent conception and the spread of sexually transmitted disease
ejaculation
ejection of semen from the male urethra
genital herpes
sexually transmitted disease caused by Herpesvirus hominis type 2
gonads
male and female sex glands
gonorrhea
contagious, inflammatory sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterial organism that affects the mucous membranes of the genitourinary system
heterosexual
person who is attracted to a member of the opposite sex
homosexual
person who is attracted to a member of the same sex
human inmmunodeficiency virus (HIV)
a type of retrovirus that causes AIDS.
human papillomavirus (HPV)
a prevalent sexually transmitted disease causing benign or cancerous growths in male and female genitals
orgasm
climax of sexual stimulation
prosthesis
an artificial replacement of an absent body part
puberty
period when secondary sex characteristics develop and the ability to reproduce sexually usually begins
sexually transmitted disease (STD)
disease, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and genital herpes, transmitted during sexual contact
sterilization
process that renders an individual unable to produce offspring
syphilis
chronic infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which usually is transmitted by sexual contact, may be acquired in utero, or (less often) contracted through direct contact with infected tissue
trichomoniasis
a sexually transmitted disease caused by a one-cell organism, Trichomonas. It infects the genitourinary tract
transrectal ultrasound
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 sounds are transformed into an image of the prostate gland.
prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
a blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood. Elevated test results may indicated the presence of prostate cancer or excess prostate tissue, as found in benign prostatic hyperplasia
digital rectal examination (DRE)
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 uniform, non-tender enlargement, whereas cancer usually presents as a stony hard nodule.