Reproductive System: Disease, Disorder, and Surgical Terms Not Bulit word parts pt1

Vocabulary flashcards covering disease, disorder, and surgical terms related to the reproductive system, not built from word parts alone.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Inability to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse (formerly called impotence). Oral therapies like sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil, and avanafil are first-line treatments, increasing blood flow in the genital area. Second-line includes penile self-injectable drugs and vacuum devices. Surgical implantation of a penile prosthesis may be considered if other treatments are ineffective.

Hydrocele

Fluid-filled sac around the testicle; causes scrotal swelling.

Infertility

Reduced or absent ability to achieve pregnancy; generally defined after one year of frequent, unprotected sexual intercourse; may relate to male or female.

Phimosis

Tightness of the prepuce (foreskin of the penis) that prevents its retraction over the glans penis; it may be congenital or a result of balanitis. Circumcision is the usual treatment.

Priapism

Persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness.

Prostate Cancer

Cancer of the prostate gland, usually occurring in men middle-aged and older.

Spermatocele

Distension of the epididymis containing an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells; may cause scrotal swelling.

Testicular Cancer

Cancer of the testicle, usually occurring in men 15 to 35 years of age.

Testicular Torsion

Twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis; occurs most often during puberty and often presents with a sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain. Because of lack of blood flow to the testis, it is considered a surgical emergency.

Varicocele

Enlarged veins of the spermatic cord; may cause scrotal swelling.

Ablation

Destruction of abnormal or excessive tissue by melting, vaporizing, or eroding.

Circumcision

Surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin); all or part of the foreskin may be removed.

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; uses a variety of noninvasive and minimally invasive procedures. Two common types of laser surgery used to treat BPH are holmium laser enucleation of the prostate gland (HolEP) and phoselective vaporization of the prostate gland (PVP).

Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatments (MISTS)

Procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia that are characterized by fewer side effects, outpatient (office-based) locations, and shorter recovery times. Examples include prostatic urethral lift (PUL) and water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT). Limited data exists regarding the long-term success rate and the need for retreatment.

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, either the ability of the female to conceive or of the male to induce conception.

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. No prostate tissue is removed. TUIP may be used instead of TURP when the prostate gland is less enlarged.

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Gland (TURP)

Surgical removal of pieces of prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra. The capsule is left intact; usually performed when the enlarged prostate gland interferes with urination.