A | B |
seminoma | arises from embryonic cells in the testes |
cryptorchism | undescended testicle |
hydrocele | Sac of clear fluid in the scrotum |
testicular torsion | twising of the spermatic cord |
varicocele | Englarged, dilated veins near the testicle |
PSA Test | Protein tumor marker that is elevated in prostate cancer |
prostatic hyperplasia | Benign growth of cells within the prostate |
hypospadias | Congenital opening on the undersurface of the penis. |
epispadias | Congenital opening on the upper surface of the penile shaft |
phimosis | narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis. |
gonorrhea | STD meaning "discharge of seed". |
semen analysis | ejaculated fluid is examined microscopically |
castration | surgical excision of the testicles or ovaries |
circumcision | surgical removal of the prepuce. |
DRE | Finger palpation through the rectum to examine the prostate gland |
TURP | Excision of parts of the prostate gland using a resectoscope through the urethra. |
vasectomy | Bilateral surgical removal of part of the vas deferens |
vasovasostomy | Reversal of a vasectomy |
azoospermia | Lack of spermatozoa in the semen |
orchiopexy | surgical procedure to correct cryptorchism |
anorchism | congenital absence of the testes |
spermolytic | Contraceptive Substance that destroys spermatozoa. |