Male Reproductive SystVocabulary

Male Reproductive System Vocabulary

• Primary Sex Organs (Gonads): Testicles.

• Reproductive Cells: Gametes (sperm).

• Sperm Formation: Spermatogenesis.

Word Roots

• Spermato/Semino: Relate to sperm/seeds.

• Genesis: Indicates beginning/development/production.

• Testes: Plural of testis (one testicle).

• Roots for Testicles: Testo, testi, didymo, orchio, orchido.

Structures of Male Reproductive System

• Vas Deferens: Long tube, word root 'vas.'

  • Vasectomy: Removal of vas deferens segment.

• Scrotum: Sac holding testes, root 'scroto.'

• Prostate Gland: Accessory organ, root 'prostato.'

Ductal System

• Urethra: Carries urine and sperm.

• Penis: Male sex organ, roots include 'peony,' 'phallo,' 'priapo.'

Common Acronyms

• BPH: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (prostate enlargement).

• ED: Erectile Dysfunction.

• STI/STDs: Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases.