Chapter 9- male reproductive system
perineum
Area between the anus and vagina in females and the area between the anus and scrotal sac in males.
hypospadias hi-po-SPA-de-as
Congenital anomaly in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis.
ejaculation
Ejection of sperm and fluid from the male urethra as a result of sexual stimulation.
varicocele (VAR-ih-koh-seel)
Enlarged dilated veins near a testicle
seminoma seh-mih-NO-mah
Malignant tumor of a testis
Teratoma
Malignant tumor of a testis or ovary; composed of embryonic cells that develop into different types of tissue.
seminiferous tubules seh-mih-NIF-er-us
Narrow coiled tubles that produce sperm in the testes
vas deferens DEF-er-enz
Narrow tube that carries sperm from the epididymis into the body, around the urinary bladder toward the urethra
Epididymis ep-ih-DIH-dih-mis
One of a pair of long, tightly coiled tubes above each testis. It stores and carries sperm from seminiferous tubules to the vas deferens.
cryptorchidism kript-OR-kid-izm
One or both testes fail to descend from the abdomen in the scrotal sac near the time of birth.
Testicular
Pertaining to a testis or testicle.
Spermolytic sper-mo-LIH-rik
Pertaining to destruction of sperm
Transuerthral resection of the prostate gland
Removal of portions of prostate gland through the urethra; TURP
castration
Removal of sex glands (gonads); ovaries or testes.
herpes genitalis HER-peez ZOS-ter
Sexually transmitted infection of the skin and mucosa of the genitals caused by the herpes simplex virus and marked by blisters.
Spermatozoon sper-mah-to-ZO-en
Single sperm cell
stromal tissue
Supportive, connective tissue of an organ
vasovasostomy
The rejoining of the cut ends of the vas deferens to restore male fertility; reversal of vasectomy
testicular torsion
Twisting of the spermatic cord and blood vessels of the testes.
cryogenic surgery kri-o-GEN-ik
Use of extremely cold temperatures to freeze or destroy tissue.
bulbourethral glands bul-bo-u-RE-thral
a pair of exocrine glands located on either side of the male urethra, just below the prostate
peyronie disease pay-RO-ne
abnormal curvature of the penis
infertility
any problem that lowers the chances of a woman becoming pregnant
Chalmydia
bacterial infection of the urethra and reproductive tract in men and women
vasectomy
bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens; male sterilization
interstitial cells of the testes in-ter-STIH-shul
cells that lie between seminiferous tubules and produce testosterone
aspermia a-SPERM-e-ah
failure to produce semen, or absence of sperm in the semen.
digital rectum exam
finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland
semen
fluid discharged at ejaculation; consisting of sperm cells and secretions from the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral glands
prepuce PRE-pus
fold of skin covering the glans penis; foreskin
Spermatogenesis
formation of sperm cells
parenchymal tissue pah-RENK-ih-mal
functional, essential tissue of an organ
chancre SHANK-er
genital ulcer commonly formed during the primary stage of syphilis in males and females
Flagellum
hair-like projection on a sperm cell that makes it motile
hydrocele HI-dro-seel
hernia within the scrotum
erectile dysfunction
inability of an adult male to achieve an erection; impotence
impotence IM-po-tents
inability of an adult male to achieve and erection; erectile dysfunction
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) pap-ih-LO-mah-vi-rus
infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by the human papilloma virus
epididymitis ep-ih-dih-dih-MI-tis
inflammation of the epididymis
balanitis bal-ah-NI-tis
inflammation of the glans penis
prostatitis pros-tah-TI-tis
inflammation of the prostate gland
orchitis or-KI-tis
inflammation of the testes
azoospermia a-zo-o-SPERM-e-ah
lack of sperm in the semen
penis
male genital organ composed of erectile tissue
testis
male gonad that produces spermatozoa and the hormone testosterone
Testosterone
male hormone secreted by the testes
androgen AN-dro-jen
male hormone secreted by the testes; responsible for developing and maintaining male secondary sex characteristics. testosterone is an example.
prostate cancer
malignant tumor of the prostate gland
testicular cancer
malignant tumor of the testicles
semen analysis
microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid
phimosis fih-MO-sis
narrowing of the opening of the foreskin over the glans penis
seminal vesicles
pair of male exocrine gland lying behind the urinary bladder and opening into the vas deferens
penile
pertaining to the penis
penoscrotal pe-no-SKRO-tal
pertaining to the penis and scrotum
Sterilization
procedure that removes an individual's ability to produce or release reproductive cells
benign prostatic hyperplasia be-NINE pros-TAH-tik hi-per-PLA-ze-ah
prostatic enlargement, nonmalignant
purulent PU-ru-lent
pus-filled; forming or containing pus
prostatectomy
removal of the prostate gland
orchiectomy or-ke-EK-to-me
removal of the testes
photoselective vaporization of the prostate
removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia using a green light laser
scrotum SKRO-tum
sac that contains the testes and associated organs
oligospermia ol-ih-go-SPER-me-ah
scanty sperm count
glans penis (glanz)
sensitive tip of the penis
Syphilis
sexually transmitted infection caused by a spirochete and which may involve any organ or tissue over time; usually manifests first on the skin, with the appearance of small, painless, red papules that erode and form bloodless ulcers called chancres
gonorhhea
sexually transmitted infection involving inflammation of genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci
Spermatoza
sperm cells
orchiopexy or-ke-o-PEK-se
surgical fixation of an undescended testis into the scrotum
circumcision
surgical removal of the foreskin surrounding the end of the penis
ejaculatory duct
tube through which semen enters the male urethra
identical twins
two infants resulting from division of one fertilized egg
fraternal twins
two infants resulting from fertilization of two separate ova by two separate sperm cells
ligation
tying off a tube or blood vessel
Embryonal carcinoma em-bre-ON-al kar-sih-NO-mah
type of testicular cancer