chapter 9 terms part 5

sterilization

procedure that removes an individual’s ability to produce or release reproductive cells

stromal tissue

supportive, connective tissue of an organ

syphilis

sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria

teratoma

malignant tumor of a testis or ovary

testicular

pertaining to a testes or testicle

testicular cancer

malignant tumor of the testicles

testicular torsion

twisting of the spermatic cord and blood vessels of the testes

testis

male gonad that produces sperm and the hormone testosterone

testosterone

male hormone secreted by the testes

transurethral resection of the prostate

removal of portions of prostate gland through the urethra

varicocele

enlarged, dilated veins near a testicle

vas deferens

narrow tube that carries sperm from the epididymis toward the urethra

vasectomy

bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens; male sterilization

vasovasostomy

rejoining the cut ends of the vas deferent to restore male fertility; reversal of vasectomy