male reproductive system Chapter 7
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 testosterone | principal male hormone, ..development of male organs and secondary characteristics, facial hair etc |
| prostate gland | encirles the upper end of the urethra, secretes a fluid, aids in movement of the spern amd ejaculation |
| benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | excessive develpment, prostate gland |
| cryptorchidism | state of hidden testes |
| erectile dysfunction (ED) | inablilty to maintain an erection |
| hydrocele | scrotal swelling, collection of fluid |
| prostate cancer | cancer of the prostate gland |
| testicular carcinoma | cancer of the testicle |
| vasectomy | excision of a dujct, male steriliaztion |
| cirumcision | surgical removal of the prepuce |
| transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP) | pieces, prostate gland tissue, resected..using resectosope, inserted through the urethra |
| BPH | beniign prostatic hyperplasia |
| DRE | digital rectal exam |
| PSA | prostate specific antigen |
| SA | semon analysis 40% male..normal |
| SA shows... | 1 % of sperm, 2 Motility 3 Amorphous, shape 4 bacteria (RBC WBC) |
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