20 Questions
What is the term for a congenital condition in which the foreskin cannot be pulled back from the glans penis, trapping smegma?
Phimosis
What is the term for an abnormal, continuing erection of the penis with pain and tenderness?
Priapism
What is the term for an infection and inflammation of the glans penis?
Balanitis
What is the term for the failure of one or both testes to move down through the inguinal canal into the scrotum?
Cryptorchidism
What is the term for a condition in which fewer than the normal number of spermatozoa are produced by the testes?
Oligospermia
What is the term for the varicose veins of the testes?
Varicocele
What is the purpose of hormone testing in relation to fertility?
To determine levels of FSH, LH, and testosterone for diagnosing infertility
What is the primary cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
What is the primary function of brachytherapy?
To treat prostate cancer using radiation therapy
What is the purpose of a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test?
To detect prostate cancer
What is the purpose of semen analysis?
To analyze spermatozoa in a semen sample
What is the purpose of the acid phosphatase test?
To detect the presence of an enzyme found in semen
What is the purpose of newborn genital procedure?
To examine a baby's external male genitalia for abnormalities
Which STI is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Gonorrhea
What is the purpose of ultrasonography?
To produce an image using ultra high-frequency sound waves
What is the typical symptom of trichomoniasis in women?
Itching and greenish-yellow discharge with odor
What is the purpose of a digital rectal examination (DRE)?
To palpate the prostate gland and check for signs of tenderness, nodules, hardness, or enlargement
What type of medication is used to treat viral infections that cause genital herpes and genital warts?
Antiviral drugs
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the testis?
Orchiectomy
What is the purpose of a biopsy procedure in the male reproductive system?
To obtain samples of prostate or testicular tissue to test for cancer cells
Study the medical terminology related to the male reproductive system, including conditions such as gynecomastia, cryptorchidism, and epididymitis. Learn the roots and prefixes of medical terms related to the breasts, testes, and other male reproductive organs.
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