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What is the combining form for epididymis? Epididym/o
What is the combining form for perineum? Perine/o
What is the combining form for prostate? Prostat/o
What is the combining form for vessel? Vas/o
What is the treatment of neoplastic disease using radiation, usually from a cobalt source, to stop the proliferation? radiation therapy
What is the treatment of malignancies, infections, and other diseases with chemical agents that destroy selected cells or impair their ability to reproduce? chemotherapy
What is radiation therapy technique involving internal implantation of radioactive isotopes, such as radioactive seeds to treat prostate cancer? brachytherapy
What means short distance, refers to localized application? brachy-
What is the use of hormone to remedy a deficiency or regulate production (e.g., testosterone)? hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
What is the restoration of the function of the vas deferens to regain fertility after a vasectomy? vasovasostomy
What is the removal of a segment of the vas (ductus) deferens to produce sterility in the male? vasectomy
What is the removal of prostatic gland tissue through the urethra using resectscope, a specialed urologic endoscope; common trreatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy (BPH)? transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
What is the removal of the prostate gland? prostatectomy
What is the fixation of an undescended testis in the scrotum? orchiopexy
What is the repair of a testicle? orchioplasty
What is the removal of a testicle, also called orchiectomy? orchidectomy
What is the removal of an. epididymis? epididymectomy
What is the removal of the foreskin (prepuce), exposing the glans penis? circumcision
What is the scan of the prostate made after introducing an ultrasonic transducer into the rectum; also used to guide needle biopsy; also called endorectal sonogram of the prostate? transrectal sonogram of the prostate
What is the study of semen, including a sperm count with observation of morphology (form) and motility; usually performed to rule out male infertility? semen analysis
What is x-ray of the urethra and prostate? urethrogram
What is a blood test used to screen for prostate cancer; an elevated level of the antigen indicates the possible presence of tumor? prostrate
What is the insertion of a finger into the male rectum to palpate the rectum and prostate? digital rectal examination (DRE)
What is the biopsy of a testicle? testicular biopsy
What is the needle biopsy of the prostate gland; often performed using ultrasound guidance? biopsy of the prostate
What is the tissue sampling used to identify neoplasia? biopsy
What is the abbreviation for herpes simplex virus type 2? herpes simplex virus type 2
What is the abbreviation for hormone replacement therapy? HRT
What is the abbreviation for human papillomavirus? HPV
What is the abbreviation for human immunodeficiency virus? HIV
What is the abbreviation for hepatitis B virus? HBV
What is the abbreviation for digital rectal examination? DRE
What is the abbreviation for biopsy? Bx
What is the abbreviation for benign prostatic hyperplasia; benign prostatic hypertrophy? BPH
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