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Med Term Ch 7
Diseases and Disorders
Term | Definition |
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erectile dysfunction (ED) | inability to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse |
hydrocele | scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid |
phimosis | tightness of the prepuse that prevents its retraction over the glans penis. |
priapism | persisten abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness |
prostate cancer | cancer of the prostate gland |
spermatocele | scrotal swelling caused by distention of the epididymis containg an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells |
testicular cancer | 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 |