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What does the combining form balan/o refer to?
glans penis
What is the meaning of the combining form cis/o?
to cut
What does the term crypt/o mean?
hidden
What does didym/o refer to in medical terms?
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What does the combining form ejaculat/o mean?
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What does gon/o stand for?
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What does the combining form gynec/o indicate?
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What does mast/o refer to?
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What is the meaning of mit/o?
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What does orch/o refer to?
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What does orchid/o mean?
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What does prostat/o stand for?
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What does sperm/o or sperm/i refer to?
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What is the meaning of spermat/o?
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What does testicul/o refer to?
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What does varic/o mean?
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What does vas/o stand for?
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What does vesicul/o refer to?
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What does zo/o mean?
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Study Notes
Combining Forms of the Male Reproductive System
- balan/o: Refers to the glans penis, the sensitive bulbous structure at the tip of the penis.
- cis/o: Means "to cut," commonly used in surgical terms related to incision.
- crypt/o: Denotes "hidden," often used in terms related to cryptorchidism, where the testes are hidden or undescended.
- didym/o: Signifies "testis," used in terms related to male reproductive organs.
- ejaculat/o: Refers to the action "to throw out," related to the expulsion of sperm during ejaculation.
- gon/o: Means "genitals," encompassing male and female reproductive structures.
- gynec/o: Indicates "female," used in terms relating to female reproductive health.
- mast/o: Pertains to the "breast," used for terms relating to mammary glands.
- mit/o: Refers to "thread," applicable in biological contexts, especially in cell division.
- orch/o: Refers to "testicle," often used in medical terminology concerning male reproductive health.
- orchid/o: Another term for "testicle," used interchangeably with orch/o.
- prostat/o: Pertains to the "prostate," the gland that produces seminal fluid.
- sperm/o, sperm/i: Means "seed" or "sperm," critical in discussions of male fertility.
- spermat/o: Similar to sperm/o, refers to "seed" or "sperm," emphasizing the biological aspect of sperm formation.
- testicul/o: Another combining form for "testicle," used in various medical contexts.
- varic/o: Means "twisted vein," often used in conditions like varicocele that affect the scrotum.
- vas/o: Refers to "vessel," typically in relation to blood vessels or duct systems in the reproductive system.
- vesicul/o: Pertains to the "seminal vesicle," an important gland that contributes fluid to semen.
- zo/o: Signifies "animal," relevant in biological classifications and studies involving reproduction.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the male reproductive system with this set of flashcards. Each card presents a combining form and its definition, helping you to understand essential terms in this field. Perfect for students of medical terminology or healthcare professionals.
