chapter 7 allied health

cyst/o

bladder, sac

a-

absence of, without

an-

absence of, without

-algia

pain

-ia

diseased state, condition of

-ism

state of

-tomy

cut into, incision

-pexy

surgical fixation

-pathy

disease

-plasia

condition of formation, development,growth

-plasty

surgical repair

-stomy

creation of an artificial opening

benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland

erectile dysfunction (ED)

inability to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to preform sexual intercourse

hydrocele

fluid-filled sac around the testicle, causes scrotal swelling

phimosis

tightness of the prepuce (foreskin) that prevents its retraction over the glans pen

spermatocele

distension of the epididymis containing an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells

testicular torsion

twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis, occurs often during puberty. usually onset severe testicular or scrotal pain.

varicocele

enlarged veins of the spermatic cord; cause scrotal swelling

ablation

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

enucleation

excision of a whole organ or mass without cutting into it

hydrocelectomy

surgical removal of a fluid-filled sac around the testicle causing scrotal swelling (hydrocele)

laser surgery

use of a focused beam of light to excise or vaporize abnormal tissue and to control bleeding

minimally invasive surgical treatments (MISTs)

procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia that are characterized by fewer slide effects, outpatient locations, and shorter recovery times.

morcellation

cutting or grinding solid tissue into smaller pieces for removal

robotic surgery

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

sterilization

surgical procedure that prevents pregnancy

transurethral incision of the prostate gland (TUIP)

surgical procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small incisions in the bladder neck and the prostate gland.

transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP)

surgical removal of pieces of prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra

MRI ultrasound fusion biopsy

combination of magnetic resonance imaging with transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) to obtain tissue from a prostate lesion

multiparametric MRI

magnetic resonance imaging procedure providing information of anatomic structure and physiology for the staging of prostate cancer

transrectal ultrasound

ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer

prostate- specific antigen (PSA)

blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood

semen analysis

microscopic observation of ejaculated semen, revealing the size, structure, and movment of sperm; used to evaluate male infertility and to determine the effectiveness of a vasectomy

total testosterone

blood test to measure the level of the hormone responsible for male physical characteristics; used to detect multiple conditions in men and women

digital rectal examination (DRE)

physical examination in which the healthcare provider inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and palpates the prostate through the rectal wall to determine the size, shape, and consistency of the gland; used to screen for BPH and prostate cnacer

chlamydia

sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium C. trachomatis; sometimes referred to as a silent STI

Genital herpes

sexually transmitted infection caused by herpes simplex viruus type 2

gonorrhea

sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterial organism that inflames the mucous membranes of the genitourinary tract

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

sexually transmitted infection caused by a retrovirus that infects T-helper cells of the immune system

human papillomavirus (HPV)

sexually transmitted infection caused by viral infection; there are more than 40 types of HPV that cause benign or cancerous growths in male and female genitals (also called genital

sexually transmitted infection (STI)

infection spread through sexual contact

syphilis

infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

trichomoniasis

sexually transmitted infection caused by a one-celled organism trichomonas

spermicide

an agent that destroys spermatozoa; used to prevent conception

azoospermia

lack of live sperm in the semen

BOO

bladder outlet obstruction

LUTS

lower urinary tract symptoms

BPH

benign prostatic hyperplasia

ED

erectile dysfunction

HIV

human immunodeficiency virus

HPV

human papillomavirus

STD

sexually transmitted disease

STI

sexually transmitted infection

DRE

digital rectal examination

PSA

prostate-specific antigen

TRUS

transrectal ultrasound

HoLEP

holmium laser enucleation of the prostate gland

MISTs

minimally invasive surgical treatments

PUL

prostatic urethral lift

PVP

photoselective vaporization of the prostate gland

RP

radical prostatectomy

RARP

robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

RASP

robot-assisted simple prostatectomy

TURP

transurethral incision of the prostate gland

WVTT

water vapor thermal therapy