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Chapter 9- Male
Reproductive System
Question | Answer |
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An orchiopexy procedure is performed for a male patient when he has ___________________. | cryptorchism |
Benign growths of cells on the prostate is called ______________________. | prostatic hyperplasia |
__________________ is defined as twisting of the spermatic cord. | testicular torsion |
What STD is characterized by chancre sores visible on the penis? | syphilis |
A sac of clear fluid in the scrotum is called a/an _____________________. | hydrocele |
___________________ is the inflammation of the genital tract mucous membranes, caused by berry-shaped bacteria. | gonorrhea |
A _________________ is defined as finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland. | digital rectal examination |
andr/o | male |
balan/o | glans penis |
-pexy | fixation, put in place |
crypt/o | hidden |
zo/o | animal life |
varic/o | varicose veins |
test/o | testis, testicles |
terat/o | monster |
BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
PSA | Prostate-Specific Antigen |
TRUS | transrectal ultrasound |
TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |