Medical Laboratory and Testicular Torsion Review

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering microscopic objective magnifications and testicular torsion awareness based on lecture notes and informational material.

Pembesaran lensa obyektif (Objective lens magnification)

Microscopic magnification levels used to examine the specimen, presented at $10\times$ magnification on the left and $40\times$ magnification on the right with structural indicators.

Torsio testis (Testicular torsion)

A condition in which the testis twists (testis terpuntir), leading to compromised blood flow (aliran darah terganggu).

Pubertal incidence of testicular torsion

According to The Urology Foundation (2024), $65\%$ of testicular torsion cases occur during puberty, with the most commonly affected age group being $12\text{--}18$ years.

US adolescent testicular pain survey (Abelson dkk., 2025)

A survey of male adolescents in the US finding that only $6$ out of $28$ respondents ($21.4\%$) stated they would inform someone if testicular pain occurred at school.

Symptoms of testicular torsion (Gejala torsio testis)

Sudden pain in the testis or scrotum (buah zakar), which can be accompanied by swelling, nausea, or vomiting.

Emergency protocol for sudden testicular pain

Immediately visit the emergency room (IGD), inform parents or a trusted adult, and never wait for the pain to resolve on its own or wait for all symptoms to worsen.

Peer support actions for testicular pain

Guidelines for peers when someone reports testicular pain: listen (Dengarkan), do not mock (Jangan Ejek), accompany them to the emergency room (IGD), and maintain their privacy (Jaga Privasi).

Literature references for testicular torsion campaign

The clinical and academic references cited: Abelson dkk. (2025), Anderson dkk. (2025), and RCH Clinical Practice Guidelines (2026).