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Penis
Pen/i
Penis
Phall/i
Testicle
Orch/o, orchid/o
Testicle
Test/i
Spermatozoa
Sperm/o, spermat/o
Male
Andr/o
Glans penis
Balan/o
Head
Glans penis
Hernia
-cele
Epididymis
A coiled tube located on the back of each testicle, responsible for storing and transporting sperm
Few
Olig/o
Prostate
Prostat/o
Varicose veins
Varic/o
Sexual intercourse
Venere/o
Androgen replacement therapy
ART
Androgen replacement therapy
Used to treat conditions related to testosterone loss, such as male hypogonadism
Andrologist
A physician who specializes in the treatment of conditions affecting male fertility and sexuality
Azoosperma
The absence of sperm in the semen
Balanitis
An inflammation of the head of the penis that is usually caused by poor hygiene in men who have not been circumcised
Bilateral orchiectomy
The surgical removal or destruction of both testicles
Bulbourethral glands
Located just below the prostate gland, produces pre-ejaculate
Pre-ejaculate
Neutralizes the acidity of the urethra to prepare the pathway for sperm during ejaculation
Chancre
A sore caused by syphilis
Chlamydia
The most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease in the U.S., causing white, cloudy discharge, pain during urination, swelling of one or both testicles, and/or pain during sex for women (curable, bacterial)
Cryopreservation
Freezing sperm or eggs for future in vitro fertilization
Cryptorchidism
Undescended testicle
Ejaculatory duct
The structures in the male reproductive system that transport seminal fluid from the vas deferens, through the prostate gland, to the urethra
Epididymitis
A painful inflammation of the epididymis resulting from a bacterial infection
Erectile dysfunction
ED
Erectile dysfunction
The inability to achieve or maintain an erection
Genital herpes
An incurable sexually transmitted disease caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2 viruses that is characterized by painful blisters and sores in the genital area, which may be accompanied by flu-like symptoms
Gonorrhea
GC
Gonorrhea
A curable sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria and characterized by painful urination and discharge
Hematospermia
The presence of blood in the semen
Human immunodeficiency virus
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
An incurable sexually transmitted disease that damages immune system cells and is transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or breast milk
Human papillomavirus
HPV
Human papillomavirus
Causative agent of genital warts
Hydrocele
A typically painless fluid-filled sac in the scrotum that causes swelling
Inguinal hernia
A protrusion of tissue, often part of the small intestine, through a weak portion of the lower abdominal wall, creating a bulge in the groin area
Male hypogonadism
Deficient secretions from the male gonads, resulting in impaired sexual development or erectile dysfunction, depending on the age of onset
Orchiectomy
The surgical removal of one or both testicles
Oligospermia
Low sperm count (<15 million/mL)
Orchiopexy
The repair of cryptorchidism
Perineum
The area between the scrotum and the anus
Peyronie’s disease
PD
Peyronie’s disease
A form of sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection
Phimosis
The narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted to expose the glans penis
Priapism
A painful and persistent erection that lasts four hours or more, but is either not caused by sexual excitement or does not go away after sexual excitement has ended
Pubic lice
Small parasites, also known as crabs, that can be transmitted during sexual contact or via bed linens, causing itching in the infected area
Scrotum
The sac-like structure that surrounds, protects, and supports the testicles
Seminal vesicles
Glands that secrete a thick, yellow substance to nourish the sperm cells
Seminiferous tubules
Where sperm are formed within the testicle
Sperm count
Testing of freshly ejaculated semen to determine volume and the number, shape, size, and motility of sperm
Spermatogenesis
Formation of sperm
Spermatozoa
Sperm cells
Syphilis
A curable sexually transmitted disease that is caused by bacteria and occurs in stages with symptoms ranging from sores, rashes, and flu-like symptoms to serious health complications if left untreated
Transmitted through direct contact with a chancre
Testicular torsion
The twisting of the spermatic cord in the testicle, leading to sharp pain in the scrotum
Trichomoniasis
A curable sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasite and often asymptomatic, though foul-smelling discharge, genital itching, and painful urination may occur
Urethral meatus
The external opening of the urethra
Varicocele
A knot of widening varicose veins in one side of the scrotum, sometimes leading to infertility or testicular pain but otherwise harmless
Vas deferens
Connect the ejaculatory duct to the epididymis
Vasovasectomy
A procedure performed to attempt to restore fertility in a man who has had a vasectomy
Varicolectomy
The removal of part of an enlarged vein in the scrotum to relieve a varicocele
Venerologist
A physician who specializes in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and infections
Prostate gland
During ejaculation, secretes a thick, alkaline fluid into the semen that aids in sperm motility
Andropause
Male menopause, marked by decreased testosterone levels that can cause low energy, depression, reduced muscle mass, and difficulty sleeping or concentrating
Androgen suppression therapy
A treatment that reduces the levels of androgens in order to stop the hormone from fueling prostate cancer cells
PDE5 inhibitors
Drugs, such as viagra, used to treat erectile dysfunction by causing vasodilation in the penis
Bacterial vaginosis
BV
Bacterial vaginosis
A common vaginal infection caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina, characterized by increased vaginal discharge and odor, sometimes with itching and burning
Ovaries
Oorph/o
Ovaries
Ovari/o
Fallopian tubes
Salping/o
Uterus
Hyster/o
Uterus
Metr/o, metri/o
Vagina
Colp/o
Female
Gynec/o
Breast
Mast/o
Menstruation
Men/o
Egg/ovary
Ov/o
Abruptio placentae
A disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus
Amenorrhea
An abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 90 days or more
Cauterization
The destruction of cells through heat, electricity, or chemicals
Cephalic presentation
Crowning, when the baby is coming head first
Cervical dysplasia
The presence of precancerous changes in the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix
Cervicitis
An inflammation of the cervix that is usually caused by infection, irritation, or allergies
Chorionic villus sampling
CVS
Chorionic villus sampling
The examination of cells retrieved from from the minute, vascular projections on the chorion
Chorion
The outermost of the four membranes surrounding a developing fetus
Produced by the embryo, not the mother
Eventually forms part of the placenta
Coitus
The act of ejaculation of sperm into the vagina
Colostrum
A specialized form of breast milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that the newborn can digest
Colporrhaphy
The surgical suturing of a tear in the vaginal wall
Colposcopy
The direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix, vagina, and vulva
Conization
The surgical removal of a cone-shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix
Corpus luteum
Secretes progesterone during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
Dysmenorrhea
Period cramps
Eclampsia
A serious condition characterized by seizures and coma that can develop from an uncontrolled preeclampsia
Preeclampsia
A pregnancy complication characterized by new onset high blood pressure and, often, protein in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy
A dangerous condiiton in which a fertilized egg begins to develop outside the uterus