MT CH. 10 PRACTICE B

spermatogenesis

the formation of mature sperm

hydrocele

accumulation of fluid within the testes

transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

surgical removal of prostate gland by inserting a device through urethra and removing prostate tissue

sterility

inability to father children due to a problem with spermatogenesis

orchiectomy

surgical removal of the testes

vasectomy

surgical removal of part or all of the vas deferens

castration

removal of the testicles in the male or ovaries in females

gestation

normal length of time of pregnancy, about 40 weeks

meconium

first bowel movement of newborn

nulligravida

a woman who has never been pregnant

dystocia

difficult labor and childbirth

metrorrhea

discharge from the uterus other than the menstrual flow

fibroid tumor

a benign fibrous growth

fibrocystic disease

benign cysts forming in the breast

placenta previa

placenta implants in lower uterus and blocks birth canal