Medical Terminology - Pathologic Conditions and Sexually Transmitted Infections (Ch 9)

carcinoma of the testes (testicular cancer)

malignant tumor of the testicles

cryptorchidism; cryptorchism

undescended testicles

hydrocele

sac of clear fluid in the scrotum

testicular torsion

twisting of the spermatic cord

varicocele

enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle

benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

benign growth of cells within the prostate gland

carcinoma of the prostate (prostate cancer)

malignant tumor (adenocarcinoma) of the prostate gland

hypospadias

congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip

phimosis

narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis

chlamydial infection

bacterial invasion (by Chlamydia trachomatis) of the urethra and reproductive tract

gonorrhea

inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria)

herpes genitalis

infection of skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus

human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by the human papillomavirus

syphilis

chronic STI caused by a spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium)