MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY TEST REVIEW MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Gametes

Sex cells that contain half the chromosomes that other body cells have.

Seminiferous tubules

The place where the process of spermatogenesis begins.

Epididymis

The structure where sperm are stored after they are produced.

Vas deferens

The duct that sperm move into after they have matured.

Cowper's gland

Another name for the bulbourethral gland.

Anorchia

The congenital absence of one or both testes.

Oligospermia

An abnormally low number of sperm in the semen.

Prostatorrhea

Abnormal flow of prostatic fluid discharged through the urethra.

Chlamydia

An infection caused by bacteria.

Herpes genitalis

A condition caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Hydrocele

A fluid filled sac in or around a testis.

Blood test

A method used to measure testosterone levels.

Ablation

A type of radiation therapy.

Orchiopexy

A surgical procedure to move an undescended testis into the scrotum.

Transurethral needle ablation

A procedure done to shrink the prostate gland.

Vasectomy

The surgical removal of part of the vas deferens.

Circumcision

The removal of the foreskin of the penis.

Conception

The fertilization of the female sex cell by a sperm.

Flagellum

The tail of a sperm cell.

Gonad

A gland that produces sex cells.

Prepuce

A fold of skin covering the tip of the penis.

Semen

Sperm-containing fluid expelled from the penis during sexual intercourse.

Spermatogenesis

The process of sperm development.

Testosterone

A hormone responsible for male secondary sex characteristics.

Zygote

A fertilized ovum.

Scrotum

The sac-like pouch of skin that encloses and supports the testes.

AIDS

A condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus.

Prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate.

Vasectomy

The surgical removal of the vas deferens.