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Ch. 9 Lab tests
Male Reproductive System Laboratory Tests and Clinical Procedures
Question | Answer |
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PSA test | Measurement of levels of prostate-specific antigen in the blood |
Semen Analysis | Microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid |
Castration | Surgical excision of testicles or ovaries |
Circumcision | Surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis |
Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) | Finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland |
Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate (GreenLight PVP) | Removal of tissue to teat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light laster |
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) | Excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethera |
Vasectomy | Bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens. |