6.1 Male Reproductive System Terms & WC

Health

Male reproductive system:

Produces testosterone to maintain male reproductive function, create sperm, and promote transport of sperm to female reproductive system for fertilization.

andropathy

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

andr/o/pathy
WR CV S
andr/o- male, pathy- disease
-disease of male

-andropathy

anorchism

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

an/orch/ism
P CV S
an- absence of/ without, orch- testis/ testicle, ism- state of/ condition
-state of absence of testes

-anorchism

aspermia

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

a/sperm/ia
P WR S
a-absence of/ without, sperm- sperm/ spermatozoon, ia- diseased state/ abnormal state/ condition of
-condition of without sperm

aspermia

balanitis

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

balan/itis
WR S
balan- glans penis, itis- inflammation
-Inflammation of the glans penis

balanitis

balanorrhea

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

balan/o/rrhea
WR CV S
balan/o- glans penis, rrhea- flow/ discharge
-discharge from the glans penis

balanorrhea

balanoplasty

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

balan/o/plasty
WR CV S
balan/o- glans penis, plasty- surgical repair
-surgical repair of the glans penis

balanoplasty

benign prostatic hyperplasia

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis
-abbreviation

benign prostat/ic hyper/plasia
WR S P S
prostat- prostate gland, ic- pertaining to, hyper- excessive/ above, plasia- development/ growth
-excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland

benign prostatic hyperplasia

(BPH)

cryptorchidism

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

crypt/orchid/ism
P WR S
crypt- hidden, orchid- testis/ testicle, ism- state of condition
-state of hidden testis/ testes

cryptorchidism

epididymectomy

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

epididym/ectomy
epididym- epididymis, ectomy- excision or surgical removal
-excision of the epididymis

epididymectomy

epididymitic

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

epididym/itis
WR S
epididym- epididymis, itis- inflammation
-inflammation of the epididymis

epididymitis

oligospermia

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

olig/o/sperm/ia
WR CV WR S
olig/o- few/ scanty, sperm- sperm/ spermatozoon, ia- diseased state/ abnormal condition/ condition of/ condition
-condition of scanty sperm

oligospermia

orchialgia

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

orchi/algia
WR S
orchi- testis/ testicle, algia- pain
-pain in the testis/ testes

orchialgia

orchiditis

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

orchid/itis
WR S
orchid- testis/ testicle, itis- inflammation
-inflammation of the testis/ testes

orchiditis

orchiectomy

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

orchi/ectomy
WR S
orchi- testis/ testicle, ectomy- excision or surgical removal
-excision of the testis/ testes

orchiectomy

orchiepididymitis

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

orchi/epididym/itis
WR WR S
orchi- testis/ testicle, epididym- epididymis, itis- inflammation
-inflammation of the testis/ testes and epididymis

orchiepididymitis

orchiopexy

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

orchi/o/pexy
WR CV S
orchi/o- testis/ testicle, pexy- surgical fixation/ suspension
-surgical fixation of the testicle

orchiopexy

orchioplasty

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

orchi/o/plasty
WR CV S
orchi/o- testis/ testicle, plasty- surgical repair
-surgical repair of the testis/ testes

orchioplasty

orchiotomy

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

orchi/o/tomy
WR CV S
orchi/o- testis/ testicle, tomy- cut in/ incision
-incision into the testis/ testies

orchiotomy

orchitis

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

orch/itis
WR S
orch- testis/ testicle, itis- inflammation
-Inflammation of the testis/ testes

orchitis

prostatitis

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

prostat/itis
WR S
prostat- prostate gland, itis- inflammation
-Inflammation of the prostate gland

prostatitis

prostatocystitis

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

prostat/o/cyst/itis
WR CV WR S
prostat/o- prostate gland, cyst- bladder/ sac, itis- inflammation
-Inflammation of the prostate gland and urinary bladder

prostatocystitis

prostatolith

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

prostat/o/lith
WR CV S
prostat/o- prostate gland, lith- stone/ calculus
-Stone(s) in the prostate gland

prostatolith

prostatolithotomy

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

prostat/o/lith/o/tomy
WR CV WR CV
prostat/o- prostate gland, lith/o- stone/ calculus, tomy- cut into/ incision
-Incision into the prostate gland to remove stones.

prostatolithotomy

Prostatorrhea

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

prostat/o/rrhea
WR CV S
prostat/o- prostate gland, rrhea- flow/ discharge
-Discharge from the prostate gland.

prostatorrhea

Prostatovesiculitis

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

prostat/o/vesicul/itis
WR CV WR S
prostat/o- prostate gland, vesicul- seminal vesicle, itis- inflammation
-Inflammation of the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles.

prostatovesiculitis

Spermatolysis

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

spermat/o/lysis
WR CV S
spermat/o- lysis- loosening, dissolution, separating
-Dissolution (destruction) of sperm.

spermatolysis

Transurethral

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

trans/urethr/al
P WR S
trans- through/ across/ beyond, urethr- urethra, al- pertaining to
-Pertaining to through the urethra.

transurethral

Vasectomy

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

vas/ectomy
WR S
vas- vas deferens/ vessel/ duct, ectomy- excision or surgical removal
-Excision of the vas deferns.

vasectomy

Vesiculectomy

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

vasicul/ectomy
WR S
vasicul- seminal vesicle, ectomy- excision or surgival removal
-Excision of the seminal vesicle.

vesiculectomy

Vasovasostomy

-parts
-label parts
-parts def
-final def
-letters of term that pronounced with emphasis

vas/o/vas/o/stomy
WR CV WR CV S
vas/o-vas deferens/ vessel/ duct, stomy- creation of new opening/ process of new opening
-Creation of an artificial opening between ducts (restores fertility to males who have had a vasectomy)

vasovasostomy

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

-def
-abbreviation

Potentially life-threatening disease caused by infection w/ HIV, commonly transmitted in infected blood esp. during illicit intravenous drug use and bodily secretions during sexual intercourse.

(AIDS)

Androgen

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

Hormones that stimulate or control the development of male characteristics; includes testosterone

AN-drŏ-jĕn

Anorchism

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

an/orch/ism

-Absence of one or both testes.

ă-NOR-kĭzm

Antiretroviral therapy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Treatment using medications that inhibit the replication of retroviruses, such as HIV, improves the health and prolongs the life of people infected.

ăn-tī-rĕ-trō-VĪ-răl THĔR-ă-pē

Aspermia

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Complete absence of semen, rare condition affecting male fertility.

a/sperm/ia

ă-SPĔR-mē-ă

Azoospermia

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Absence of sperm in semen, often linked to infertility.

ā-zō-ŏ-SPĔR-mē-ă

Balanitis

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Inflammation of the glans penis, often due to infection or irritation.

băl-ă-NĪ-tĭs

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis
-abbreviation

-Noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

bĕ-NĪN prŏs-TĂT-ĭk hī-pĕr-PLĀ-zhē-ă

(BPH)

Bulbourethral glands

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Glands that produce fluid that lubricates the urethra and neutralizes any acidity due to urine.

bŭl-bō-Ū-RĒ-thrăl glăndz

Chemotherapy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Use of drugs to destroy cancer cells, typically stopping their ability to grow and divide.

KĒ-mō-THĔR-ă-pē

Chlamydia

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

klă-MĬD-ē-ă

Circumcision

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis.

cision- process of cutting

sĭr-kŭm-SIZH-ŏn

Coitus

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Sexual union of a male and female involving insertion of the penis into the vagina.

KŌ-ĭ-tŭs

Condom

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Contraceptive device worn over the penis during sexual activity to prevent pregnancy and reduce risk of STIs.

KON-dŭm

Cryptorchidism

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Condition where one or both testes fail to descend into the scrotum before birth.

krip-TOR-kĭd-izm

Digital rectal exam

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Manual examination of the prostate gland through the rectum to check for abnormalities.

dĭj-ĭ-tăl RĔK-tăl ĕgz-ăm

Ejaculation

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-The discharge of semen from the male reproductive system.

i-jăk-yŭ-LĀ-shŏn

Epididymis

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-A long, coiled tube attached to the back of the testis that stores and carries sperm.

ep-ĭ-DID-ĭ-mĭs

Erectile dysfunction

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis
-abbreviation

-Inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.

ĕ-RĔK-tīl dis-FŬNGK-shŏn

(ED)

Foreskin

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-The retractable fold of the skin covering the end of the penis.

FŌR-skin

Gential herpes

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus, characterized by painful blisters in the genital area.

JEN-ĭt-ăl HUR-pēz

Glans penis

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-The bulbous tip of the penis.

glănz PĒ-nĭs

Gonorrhea

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

gon-ŏ-RĒ-ă

Herpes simplex virus

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis
-abbreviation

-Virus causing contagious sores, most often around the mouth or on the genitals.

HUR-pēz SĬM-pleks VĪ-rŭs

HSV

Hormone therapy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Treatment to alter hormone levels to slow or stop cancer cell growth.

HOR-mōn THĔR-ă-pē

human immunodeficiency virus

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis
-abbreviation

-Virus that attacks the T-helper cells of the immune system.

hu-man im-yŭ-nō-dĕ-FISH-ĕn-sē VĪ-rŭs

HIV

Human papillomavirus

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis
-abbreviation

-Group of viruses that can cause warts of the skin or mucous membranes and are associated with some types of cancer.

hu-man PAP-ĭ-LŌ-mă-VĪ-rŭs

HPV

Hydrocele

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Fluid-filled sac around a testicle, often causing swelling in the scrotum.

HĪ-drŏ-sēl

Hydrocelectomy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Surgical removal of a hydrocele, a fluid-filled sac in the scrotum, to relieve swelling.

hī-drō-sē-LĔK-tŏ-mē

Immunotherapy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Treatment that uses certain parts of a person’s immune system to fight diseases such as cancer.

ĭm-yū-nō-THĔR-ă-pē

Inguinal hernia

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Condition where part of the intestine protrudes through the inguinal canal into the scrotum.

IN-gwĭ-năl HUR-nē-ă

Inguinal orchiectomy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Surgical removal of a testicle through an incision in the groin area.

IN-gwĭ-năl or-kē-EK-tŏ-mē

Libido

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Sexual desire or drive.

lĭ-BĒ-dō

Nucleic acid amplification testing

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis
-abbreviation

-Laboratory test that increases the amount of DNA or RNA in a sample to detect the presence of specific organisms, such as bacteria or viruses.

nū-klā-ĭk ĂS-ĭd ăm-plĭ-fĭ-KĀ-shŏn tĕst-ing

NAAT

Open radical prostatectomy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Surgical technique involving an incision to remove the prostate gland.

Ō-pĕn RĂD-ĭ-kăl PRŎS-tă-TĔK-tŏ-mē

Orchiectomy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Surgical removal of one or both testicles, often done for cancer treatment or hormone therapy.

or-kē-EK-tŏ-mē

Orgasm

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Climax of sexual stimulation.

OR-găzm

Pelvic inflammatory disease

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis
-abbreviation

-Complications of STIs, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, affecting female reproductive organs.

PĔL-vĭk ĭn-flă-MĂ-tōr-ē dĭ-ZĒZ

PID

Pelvic lymphadenectomy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Surgical removal of lymph nodes in the pelvis to check for cancer spread.

PĔL-vĭk lĭm-făd-ĕ-NĔK-tŏ-mē

Penis

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Male organ used for urination and sexual intercourse.

PĒ-nĭs

Phimosis

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Condition where the foreskin cannot be fully retracted over the glans penis, sometimes requiring circumcision for treatment.

fī-MŌ-sĭs

Prepuce

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Another term for foreskin; skin covering the glands of the penis.

PRĒ-pyūs

Priapism

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Prolonged and often painful erection of the penis not associated with sexual desire.

PRĪ-ă-pĭzm

Prostate

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Gland in the male reproductive system that produces some of the fluid in semen.

PRŎS-tāt

Prostate cancer

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Form of cancer that develops in the prostate gland.

PRŎS-tāt KAN-sĕr

Prostate-specific antigen

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis
-abbreviation

-Protein produced by the prostate gland; elevated levels may indicate prostate cancer.

PRŎS-tāt spĕ-SIF-ĭk AN-tĭ-jĕn

PSA

Prostatitis

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Inflammation of the prostate gland, which can cause urinary problems and discomfort.

prŏs-tă-TĪT-ĭs

PSMA PET SCAN

-def

-Imaging test using a radioactive substance to detect prostate cancer cells by targeting PSMA protein.

Puberty

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.

PŪ-bĕr-tē

Radiation therapy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Treatment using high-energy waves like X-rays to destroy cancer cells.

RĀ-dē-Ā-shŭn THĔR-ă-pē

Radical laparoscopic prostatectomy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Minimally invasive surgery using small incisions and a camera to remove the prostate.

RAD-ĭ-kăl lăp-ă-RŎS-kŏ-pĭk PRŎS-tă-TĔK-tŏ-mē

Radial prostatectomy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Surgery to remove the entire prostate gland and some surrounding tissue.

RAD-ĭ-kăl PRŎS-tă-TĔK-tŏ-mē

Radiopharmaceutical therapy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Treatment using radioactive drugs to target and kill cancer cells.

RĀ-dē-ō-far-mă-SOO-tĭ-kăl THĔR-ă-pē

Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Robotic surgery method for prostate removal using laparoscopic techniques.

RŌ-bŏt ă-SĬS-tĕd lăp-ă-RŎS-kŏ-pĭk RĂD-ĭ-kăl PRŎS-tă-TĔK-tŏ-mē

Scrotum

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Pouch of skin containing the testicles and part of the spermatic cord.

SKRŌ-tŭm

Semen

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Fluid that’s ejaculated during orgasm, containing sperm and secretions from the male reproductive glands.

SĒ-mĕn

Semen analysis

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Test to evaluate the characteristics of a male’s semen and the sperm contained therein, often used to assess fertility.

SĒ-mĕn ă-NĂL-ĭ-sĭs

Seminal vesicle biopsy

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Procedure to remove fluid from seminal vesicles for cancer cell examination.

SEM-ĭ-năl VES-ĭ-kĕl BĪ-ŏp-sē

Seminal vesicles

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Glandular pouches that secrete semen into the ejaculatory duct.

SEM-ĭ-năl VES-ĭ-kĕlz

Seminiferous tubules

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Narrow, coiled tubules inside the testes where sperm are produced.

sem-ĭ-NIF-ĕr-ŭs TŪ-būls

Sexually transmitted disease

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis
-abbreviation

-Diseases that are primarily transmitted through sexual activity.

SEKS-ū-ă-lē trăns-MĬT-ed dĭ-ZĒZ

STD

Sexually transmitted infection

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis
-abbreviation

-Infections typically spread through sexual contact.

STI

Sperm

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Male reproductive cells involved in sexual reproduction.

SPURM

Spermatic cord

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Bundle of nerves, ducts, and vessels connecting the testicles to the abdominal cavity.

spur-MAT-ĭk KORD

Spermatocele

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Fluid-filled cyst in the epididymis, often painless and found near the testicles.

spĕr-MĂT-ō-sēl

Spermatogenesis

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Process of sperm cell development.

spur-mă-tō-JĔN-ĕ-sĭs

Sterilization

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Permanent method of contraception that prevents pregnancy in women and the release of sperm in men.

stĕr-ĭ-lĭ-ZĀ-shŭn

Surgery

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Branch of medicine involving treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation, especially w/ instruments.

SUR-jĕ-rē

Syphilis

-def
-letters w/ pronunciation emphasis

-Sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, characterized by various stages including sores, rashes, and potentially serious systemic effects if untreated.

SIF-ĭ-lĭs