HP 100 Ch 16 and 17

Crypt-

Hidden

En-

In

Par-

Near

Andr/o

Male

Balan/o

Glans penis

Epididym/o

Epididymis

Gonad/o

Gonad

Orch/o

Testis, testicle

Orchi/o

Testis, testicle

Orchid/o

Testis, testicle

Pen/o

Penis

Pen/i

Penis

Phall/o

Penis

Preputi/o

Prepuce, foreskin

Prostat/o

Prostate gland

Scrot/o

Scrotum

Semin/i

Semen

Sperm/o

Sperm, spermatozoon

Spermat/o

Sperm, spermatozoon

Test/o

Testis, testicle

Testicular/o

Testis, testicle

Vas/o

Vas deferens, vessel, duct

Vesicul/o

Seminal vesicle

-atic

Pertaining to

-cision

Process of cutting

-ile

Pertaining to

-pexy

Surgical fixation, suspension

Urology

Specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical repair of the urinary tract

Vasectomy

A procedure in which a small section of the ductus deferens is cut and sealed to interrupt sperm delivery. It is an effective form of male birth control

Ablation

The removal or destruction of a body part or tissue or its function. Ablation may be performed by surgery, hormones, drugs, radiofrequency, heat, or other methods

Aspermia

Condition of the complete absence of sperm

Balanitis

Inflammation of the glans penis

Circumcision

The surgical removal of the prepuce

Coitus

Sexual intercourse between a male and female

Cryptorchidism

The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum prior to birth

Epididymitis

A coiled tubular structure in which sperm start to mature and are stored until ejaculation

Gamete

A specialized sex cell carrying 23 chromosomes

Gonads

Reproductive organs (testes in men and ovaries in women) that produce gametes and reproductive hormones

Infertility

The inability to produce children

Oligospermia

Condition of a suboptimal concentration of spermatozoa in the ejaculated semen to ensure successful fertilization of an ovum

Orchidectomy/Orchitectomy

Surgery to remove one or both testicles

Orchiopexy

Surgical fixation of the testicle

Polyuria

Excessive urine production

Spermatogenesis

The process of producing sperm

Sterility

A condition of being unable to produce children

Testes

Male gonads

Vasovasostomy

Creation of an artificial opening between ducts to restore fertility to males who have had a vasectomy

Arche/o

First, beginning

Cervic/o

Cervix

Colp/o

Vagina

Endometri/o

Endometrium

Gyn/o

Woman

Gynec/o

Woman

Hyster/o

Uterus

Mamm/o

Breast

Mast/o

Breast

Men/o

Menstruation

Oophor/o

Ovary

Salping/o

Uterine tube, fallopian tube

Trachel/o

Cervix

Vagin/o

Vagina

Vulv/o

Vulva

Endometriosis

A disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue found outside the uterus

PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome, excessive production of insulin and androgens, symptoms include oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, polymenorrhea, one or both ovaries with multiple small painless cysts, acrochordons, acanthosis nigricans, hirsutism, thinning hair, acne, weight gain, anxiety, depression, hyperglycemia, and infertility. Treatments include birth control and antiandrogens

Hysterectomy

Surgery to remove the uterus, and sometimes the cervix

Amenorrhea

Absence of menstruation

Androgens

Male sex hormones, e.x. testosterone

Colposcopy

A procedure in which a lighted, magnifying instrument called a colposcope is used to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva

Contraception

The use of drugs, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy

Dyspareunia

Genital pain before, during, or after intercourse

Fistula

An abnormal opening or passage between two organs or between an organ and the surface of the body

Gynecologist

A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the female reproductive organs

Leukorrhea

White discharge from the vagina

Mammogram

Radiographic image of the breast

Mastectomy

The surgical procedure to remove all or part of a breast

Menarche

First menstruation in a pubertal female

Menopause

The cessation of the menstrual cycle, is considered complete when a woman has not menstruated in a full year

Oophorectomy

Surgery to remove one or both ovaries

Salpingo-oophorectomy

Surgical removal of the fallopian (uterine) tubes and ovaries

Trachelectomy

Excision of the cervix

Vaginosis

Abnormal condition of the vagina