The reproductive system review

Erectile disfunction

Erectile disfunction

inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficent for sexual intercourse; also called impotence.

Hypospadias

malformation in which the urethra opens on the underside of the penis.

Cerclage

obstetric procedure in which a nonabsorbable suture is used for holding the cervix closed to prevent spontaneous abortion in a woman who has an incompetent cervix.

Epispadias

(epi= above) malformation in which the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis.

Gametes

reproductive cells of the male and female that fuse during fertilization; in the female, it is the ovum, and in the male, the sperm.

Circumcision

removal of all or part of the foreskin, or prepuce, of the penis.

Retroversion

state of being turned back or a tipping, especially an organ, such as the uterus.

Fistula

abnormal connection or passageway between two organs or vessels that do not normally connect.

Excision or removal of the prostate gland

prostatectomy.

Gestation

length of time from conception to birth; normally 36 weeks in humans '

Hydrocele

painless accumulation of serous fluid in the sac that contains the testes, usually caused by malabsorption of the serous fluid.

What is the copulatory organ of the male reproductive system?

The penis, which contain erectile tissue

Surgical repair of the breast:

Mammoplasty or mastoplasty.

Sterility

incapability of fertilization or reproduction.

Excision or removal of the breast:

Mastectomy.

cerclage

obstetric procedure in which a nonabsorbable suture is used for holding the cervix closed to prevent spontaneous abortion in a woman who has an incompetent cervix

fistula

abnormal connection or passageway between two organs or vessels that do not normally connect

gestation

length of time from conception to birth; normally 36 weeks in humans'

retroversion

state of being turned back or a tipping, especially an organ, such as the uterus

Circumcision

removal of all or part of the foreskin, or prepuce, of the penis

Epispadias

(epi=above) malformation in which the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis

Erectile disfunction

inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficent for sexual intercourse; also called impotence

Hydrocele

painless accumulation of serous fluid in the sac that contains the testes, usually caused by malabsorption of the serous fluid

Hypospadias

malformation in which the urethra opens on the underside of the penis

Visual examination of the vagina

Colposcopy

Process of recording (radiography) the uterus and fallopian tubes

Hysterosalpingography

Instrument to examine the abdomen

Laparoscope

Process of recording (radiography) the urinary tract

Urography

Pertaining to the bladder and prostate gland

vesicoprostatic

Excision or removal of the prostate gland

prostatectomy

Forming or producing male (hormones)

androgen

Pertaining to urine and the organs of reproduction

urogenital

Inflammation of glans penis

balanitis

Enlargement of the prostate gland

prostateomegaly

Urination (that is) scanty

oliguria

(Process of) urination (that is) difficult or painful

dysuria

Incision of the vulva

Episiotomy

Surgical repair of the breast

Mammoplasty or mastoplasty

Visual; examination of the abdomen

Laparoscopy

Excision or removal of the breast

Mastectomy