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The reproductive organs are called:

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genitalia

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The structure(s) is testes where the sperm originate is/are the:

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seminiferous tubules

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The duct that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is the:

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vas deferens

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The fold of skin near the tip of the penis is called the:

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prepuce

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The two main glands located at the base of the bladder that open into the vas deferens are known as the:

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seminal vasicles

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The male organ of urination and copulation is called the:

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penis

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The sac enclosing the testes is called the:

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scrotum

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The combining form meaning epididymis is:

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epididym/o

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The combining form prostat/o refers to the gland that:

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encircles the upper end of the urethra

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The medical term for male and female sex glands is:

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gonads

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The medical term meaning climax of sexual stimulation is:

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orgasm

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Vas/o is the combining form meaning:

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vessel, duct

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The combining form for the glans penis is:

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balan/o

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The structure composed of erectile tissue is the:

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penis

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The combining form for the vas deferens is:

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vas/o

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____genesis is the formation of spermatozoa

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spermato

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The combining form for the spermatozoon is:

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spermat/o

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The structure that encircles the upper end of the urethra is the:

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prostate gland

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The coiled duct that sits atop each testis to provide storage, transport, and maturation of the spermatozoa is called the:

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epididymis

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The structures that comprise the male genitalia include the:

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scrotom

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The actual parenchymal, or functional, tissue for the male reproductive system is found in the:

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seminiferous tubules

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Which of the following structures is shared with the urinary system?

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urethra

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Vesicul/o is the combining form meaning:

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seminal vesicle

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In the medical term testitis, the word root means:

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testis, testicle

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The word part that completes the medical term meaning excessive discharge from the glans penis, _____/o/rrhea, is:

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balan

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The suffix -ism means:

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condition, state of

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The word part that completes the medical term meaning state of hidden testes, crypt/___/ism, is:

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orchid

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The medical term that means stone in the prostate gland is:

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prostatolith

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The medical term that means state of absence of testis (unilateral or bilateral) is:

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anorchism

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The meaning of the medical term balanitis is inflammation of the:

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glans penis

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The meaning of the medical term prostatitis is inflammation of the:

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prostate gland

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The medical term for scanty or few sperm in the semen is:

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oligospermia

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The medical term that means nonmalignant, enlargement of the prostate gland is:

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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The meaning of the medical term epididymitis is inflammation of the:

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epididymis

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The meaning of the medical term orchiditis is inflammation of the:

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testis or testicle

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The medical term that refers to enlarged veins of the spermatic cord is:

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varicocele

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The medical term spermatolysis means:

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destruction of spermatozoa

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The medical term priapism means:

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persistent abnormal erection of the penis

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The medical term meaning the reduced ability or inability to produce offspring is:

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infertility

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The medical term meaning the inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection is:

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erectile dysfunction

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The medical term meaning disease of the male is:

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andropathy

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Two patients are undergoing the same test. Patient A is being assessed for possible infertility. Patient B's doctor is using this same test to determine how effective patient B's vasectomy has been. What test is being performed?

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semen analysis

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The abbreviation for benign prostatic hyperplasia is:

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BPH

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The medical term for the infectious sexually transmitted disease with lesions that can affect any organ or tissue is:

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syphilis

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Genital herpes refers to a:

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sexually transmitted disease caused by type II herpes simplex virus

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The abbreviation of the medical term referring to diseases transmitted during sexual contact is:

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STD

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The medical term human immunodeficiency virus refers to a:

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type of retrovirus that causes AIDS

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The medical term that means inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicle is:

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prostatovesiculititis

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The word part that completes the term prostato____itis, meaning the inflammation of the prostate gland and urinary bladder, is:

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cyst

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Patient A has no live sperm in his semen, whereas Patient B has very few sperm in his semen. A radiation accident has destroyed some of Patient C's sperm. Patients A condition is called:

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azoospermia

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The inability to either form or ejaculate semen is called:

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aspermia

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cryptorchidism

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undescended testicle

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testicular torsion

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twisted spermatic cord

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hydrocele

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accumulated fluid in the scrotum

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varicocele

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enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord

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Gonorrhea

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Bacterial infection that affects the mucous membranes of the genitourinary system and causes urethritis and painful urination.

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Chlamydia trachomatis

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Most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the US. Sometimes called the silent STD

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syphilis

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A chancre is characterized of the first stage of this STD

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Genital herpes

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Viral infection that leads to fluid-filled lesions and ulcers on the genitals

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HIV

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a type of retrovirus that can cause AIDS

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The medical term for the surgical procedure that can restore fertility in men by creating an artificial opening between the severed ends of the vas deferens is:

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vasovasostomy

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The meaning of the medical term orchioplasty is:

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surgical repair of a testis

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The meaning of the medical term circumcision is a surgical:

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removal of the prepuce

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The medical term meaning surgical removal of a hydrocele is:

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hydrocelectomy

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The meaning of the medical term transrectal ultrasound is a(n):

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ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer

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A physician performed a procedure called ____ to determine the effectiveness of a vasectomy

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semen analysis

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DRE is the abbreviation for

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digital rectal examination

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The word part completing the term orchi____, meaning surgical repair of a testis, is:

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plasty

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An incision into the prostate gland to remove a stone is called a:

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prostatolithotomy

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The treatment for cryptochidism is:

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orchidopexy

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What is a vesiculectomy?

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excision of a seminal vesicle

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What is the medical term for the surgical repair of the glans penis?

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balanoplasty

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What is the medical term for the excision of a duct (partial excision of the vas deferens)

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vasectomy

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If a male wishes to reverse a vasectomy, what is the medical procedure called:

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vasovasostomy

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A patients prostate gland was removed through an abdominal incision made above the pubic bone and through an incision in the bladder, in a procedure called:

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suprapubic prostatectomy

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A nonsurgical procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia is:

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TUMT

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Used to treat phimosis, the surgical procedure to remove the prepuce is:

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circumcision

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Orchidotomy is the:

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surgical incision into a testis

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Hydrocelectomy is the:

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treatment for a persistent scrotal swelling caused by a collection of flue

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During surgery, an incision called a(n) ____ is made, cutting into both the prostate gland and the urinary bladder.

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Prostatocystotomy

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Pieces of prostate gland tissue are removed with a resectoscope during the surgical procedure called the____ ____ of the prostate gland

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transurethral resection

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TURP is the abbreviation of the medical term meaning:

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surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue

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Which abbreviation below represents an incision into the prostate gland made through the patients urethra?

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TUIP

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The meaning of the medical term artificial insemination is:

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Introduction of semen into the vagina by artificial means

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Which abbreviation below represents the surgical excision of not only the entire prostate gland but also the surrounding structures?

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RP

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The primary male sex organ is called the:

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testes

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The substance composed of sperm and secretions of the prostate, seminal vesicles, and other glands is called:

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semen

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The glans penis is:

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the enlarged tip on the end of the penis

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The principal male sex hormone is called:

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testosterone

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The epididymis is

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a coiled tub atop each testis

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The structure that encircles the upper end of the urethra is called the:

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prostate gland

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The duct carrying sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is called the:

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vas deferens

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The combining form meaning sperm is:

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spermat/o

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The meaning of the combining form orchi/o is:

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testis, testicle

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In the term spermatolysis, the suffix -lysis means:

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destruction

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The word part that completes the medical term meaning creation of an artificial openings between ducts, ___/o/___/o/stomy, is:

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vas

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The term taht best describes a lack of live sperm is:

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azoospermia

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In the medical term vesiculectomy, the word root means:

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seminal vesicle

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The meaning of the prefix trans- is

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through, across, beyond

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The word part that completes the medical term meaning disease of the male, ___/o/pathy, is:

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andr

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Patient X is unable to either form or ejaculate semen, a condition referred to as:

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aspermia

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The medical term that means inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles is:

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prostatovesiculitis

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The medical term that means excessive discharge from the glans penis is:

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balanorrhea

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The meaning of the medical term prostatocystitis is inflammation of the:

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prostate gland and the bladder

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The meaning of the term oligospermia is:

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very few sperm in the semen

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The meaning of the medical term cryptorchidism is:

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state of hidden testes

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The medical term that means inflammation of the testis and epididymis is:

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orchiepididymitis

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The medical term meaning inflammation of the testis or testicle is:

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orchitis

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The meaning of the medical term prostatorrhea is:

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discharge from the prostate gland

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The meaning of the medical term hydrocele is:

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scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid

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The medical term referring to a tightness of the prepuce is:

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phimosis

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The medical term referring to a twisting of the spermatic cord is:

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testicular torsion

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The meaning of the medical term vasectomy is:

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excision of a duct

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A ____ is an abnormal dilation of the veins of the spermatic cord

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varicocele

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The medical term for surgically removing pieces of the prostate gland tissue is:

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transurethral resection of the prostate gland

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The meaning of the medical term transurethral microwave therapy is:

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treatment that eliminates excess tissue using heat

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The patient underwent a(n)__, to assess for possible infertility.

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semen analysis

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The medical term meaning surgical repair of the glans penis is:

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balanoplasty

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The meaning of the medical term digital rectal exam is:

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finger palpation of the prostate gland through the rectum

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____ is a multistage STD that first appears as a highly infectious, painless, red ___ on the genitals; eventually it can lead to blindness and even death.

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syphilis, chancre

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The medical term referring to a sexually transmitted disease caused by a one-cell organism that infects the genitourinary tract is:

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trichomoniasis

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The meaning of the medical term human papilloma virus is:

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sexually transmitted disease causing benign or cancerous growths

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The development of secondary sex characteristics and the ability to reproduce sexually is:

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puberty

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The medical term for the procedure that achieves sterilization in men is:

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vasectomy

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The medical term referring to an individuals inability to produce offspring is:

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infertility

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The meaning of the medical term acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is:

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disease that affects the bodys immune system

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Another term for copulation is

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coitus

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A patient was assessed for the reduced ability or inability to produce offspring, a condition known as:

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infertility

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The abbreviation TRUS stands for a(n):

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ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer

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BPH abbreviates:

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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The abbreviation of the medical term referring to a type of retrovirus that causes AIDS is

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HIV

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TUIP abbreviates the medical term meaning

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surgical procedure that widens the urethra

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The surgeon performed a suprapubic prostatectomy, which means that the prostate gland was:

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excised through an abdominal incision made above the pubic bone ad through an incision in the bladder

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The surgeon makes a surgical incision into the testis to promote much-needed drainage in the procedure called:

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orchidotomy

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The surgeon performed a prostatocystotomy, which is a(n):

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incision into both the prostate gland and the urinary bladder

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