Medical Terminology Chapter 7 Flashcards

vesicul/o

seminal vesicle(s)

vas/o

vas deferens (vessel, duct)

sperm/o

sperm, spermatozoon

prostat/o

prostate gland

orchi/o

testis, testicle

orch/o

testis, testicle

spermat/o

sperm, spermatozoon

orchid/o

testis, testicle

balan/o

glans penis

andr/o

male

epididym/o

epididymis

-ism

state of

-algia

pain

enucleation

excision of a whole organ/mass w/o cutting into it

hydrocele

fluid-filled sac around testicle; causes scrotal swelling

infertility

reduced/absent ability to achieve pregnancy; generally defined after 1 yr of frequent, unprotected sex; male/female

phimosis

tightness of prepuce (foreskin) that prevents its retraction over glans penis; may be congenital/result of balanitis; circumcision usual treatment

priapism

persistent abnormal erection of penis accompanied by pain & tenderness

prostate cancer

cancer of prostate gland, usually occurring in men middle aged or older

spermatocele

distention of epididymis containing abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid & sperm cells; may cause scrotal swelling

testicular cancer

cancer of testicle(s), usually in males 15-35 yrs of age

testicular torsion

twisting of spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to testis; often during puberty

varicocele

enlarged veins of spermatic cord; may cause scrotal swelling

ablation

destruction of abnormal/excessive tissue by melting, vaporizing, or eroding

circumcision

surgical removal of prepuce (foreskin); all/part of foreskin may be removed

erectile dysfunction (ED)

inability of a male to maintain/attain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse

hydrocelectomy

surgical removal of fluid-filled sac around testicle causing scrotal swelling

laser surgery

use of focused beam of light to excise/vaporize abnormal tissue & to control bleeding

morcellation

cutting/grinding solid tissue into smaller pieces for removal

robotic surgery

use of small surgical instruments attached to computer & operated by the surgeon from a console several feet from operating table

sterilization

surgical procedure that prevents pregnancy