Female, Male Reproductive System Combining Forms and Suffixes

cervic/o

cervix

galact/o

milk

gynec/o

woman

femal

hyster/o

uterus

womb

lact/o

milk

mamm/o

breast

mast/o

breast

men/o

menses

menstrauation

mert/o

uterus

my/o

muscle

nat/i

birth

obstetr/o

midwife

oophor/o

ovary

ov/o

egg

ovari/o

ovary

-cyesis

birth

-gravida

pregnancy

-rrhea

discharge

-tocia

labor

birth

andr/o

male

balan/o

penis

epididym/o

epididymis

orch/o

oorchid/o

testes

testicles

prostate/o

prostate

semin/i

semin

sperm/o

semen

test/o

testicle

-gensis

formation

-stomy

new opening

-desis

to bind

tie together

hydrocele

fluid filled sac around the testicle, causes scrotal swelling

phimosis

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

priapism

persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain

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

variococele

enlarged veins of the spermatic cord, may cause scrotal swelling

ablation

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

enucleation

excision of a whole organ or mass without cutting it

hydrocelectomy

surgical removal of a fluid filled sac around the testicle causing scrotal swelling

minimally invasive surgical treatments (MISTS)

procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia that are characterized by fewer side effects

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 small console several feet from the operating table

sterilization

surgical procedure that prevents pregnancy for both male and female

transurethral incision of the prostate gland (TUIP)

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

transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP)

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

MRI ultrasound fusion biopsy

combination of magnetic resonance imaging with transrectal ultrasound to obtain tissue form a prostate lesion

multi parametric MRI

mri procedure providing information of anatomic structure and physiology for the staging of prostate cancer. uses a combination of different mri modalities

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 movement of sperm.

total testosterone

blood test to measure the level of the hormone responsible for male physical characteristics

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

chlamydia

sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium c. trachomstis (silent sti)

genital herpes

sti caused by herpes simplex virus type 2

gonorrhea

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

human immunodeficiency virus (HiV)

sti caused by retrovirus that infects t helper cells of the immune system may also be aquired in utero or through infected blood via needle sharing

human papillomavirus (HPV)

sti caused by viral infection (genital warts)

syphilis

infection caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum. rapidly spreads throughout body

trichomoniasis

sti caused by a one celled organism trichomonas. infect genitourinary tract

artificial insemination

introduction of washed and concentrated sperm into the female reproductive tract

spermicide

an agent that destroys spermatozoa; used to prevent conception

azoospermia

lack of live sperm in the semen

abnormal uterine bleeding

irregular bleeding in the absence of pregnancy

adenomyosis

growth of endometrium into the musclar portion of the uterus

barholin cyst

blockage of one of the glands on either side of the vagina

fibrocystic breast changes

thickening of tissue, benign cysts and pain or tenderness in one or both breasts thought to be caused by monthly hormonal changes

pelvic inflammatory disease

inflammation of some or all of the female pelvic organs, can be caused by many different pathogens

polycystic ovary syndorme (PCOS)

condition typically characterized by hormonal imbalances ovary disfunction and multiple ovarian cysts

premenstural syndrome

condition involving physical and emotional symptoms occurring up to 10 days before menstruation

toxic shock syndrome

severe illness characterized by high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea and myalgia followed by hypotension

uterine fibroid

benign tumor of the uterine muscle

uterovaginal prolapse

dropping of the uterus due to weakend pelvic muscles the uterus moves downward into and is sometimes visible outside the vagina

vaginal fistula

abnormal passageway between vagina and another organ such as urinary bladder

anterior and posterior colporrhapy (A&P repair)

surgical repair of a weakened vaginal wall to correct a cystocele and a rectocele

conization

surgical removal of a cone shaped area of the cervix used in diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer

dilation and curettage

surgical proceudre to widen cervix and remove the contents from the uterus using a curette, an instrument for scraping

endometrium ablation

procedure to destroy or remove the endometrium by use of laser, electrical or thermal energy

myomectomy

excision of a uterine fibroid (myoma)

uterine artery embolization

placement of metal coils or small gelatin beads into the uterine arteries to stop blood flow supplying uterine fibroids or to stop severe hemorrhage after childbirth

sentenial lymph node biopsy

injection of blue dye and or radioactive isotope used to identify the sentinel lymph node, the first in the axillary chain and most likely to contain metastasis of breast cancer

stereotactic breast biopsy

technique that combines mammography and computer assisted biopsy to obtain tissue from a breast lesion

Ca-125 test

blood test primarily used to monitor treatment for ovarian cancer and to detect recurrence once treatment is complete

HPV test

cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions to deter high risk froms of HPV that can cause abnormal cervical cells and cervical cancer

anovulation

failure of the ovary to release an egg

dyspareunia

difficult or painful intercourse

fistula

abnormal passageway between two organs or between an internal organ and the body surface

oligoovulation

infrequent release of an egg

hormone therapy

use of hormones, estrogen and progesterone to treat symptoms associated with menopause

menarche

beginning of menstruationa

menopause

cessation of menstruation usually around 48 to 55