The Language Of The Language Of MedicineMedicine

Dr. Michael P. GillespieDr. Michael P. Gillespie

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Name, locate, and describe the functions of the organs of the male reproductive system.

Define abnormal conditions and infections that affect the male reproductive system.

Differentiate among several types of sexually transmitted infections.

Define combining forms used to describe the structures of the this system.

Describe various laboratory tests and clinical procedures that are pertinent to the disorders of the male reproductive system, and recognize related abbreviations.

Apply your new knowledge to understanding medical terms in their contexts, such as medical reports and records.

The male sex cell is called a spermatozoon, or sperm cell.

The sperm cell carries its nuclear hereditary material, or chromosomes, in its head region.

The tail consists of a flagellum, which makes the sperm cell mobile.

Only one spermatozoon out of 300 million sperm cells released during ejaculation can fertilize a single female ovum.

If more than one egg is present in the fallopian tubes during ejaculation, multiple fertilizations are possible.

Twins resulting from the fertilization of separate ova by separate sperm cells are called fraternal twins.

Twins resulting from the fertilization of a single egg by a single sperm are called identical twins.

Fraternal twins. Notice the 6-week-Fraternal twins. Notice the 6-week-old embryos in two separate old embryos in two separate amnionic sacs.amnionic sacs.

The organs of the male reproductive system are designed to produce and release billions of sperm cells throughout the man’s lifetime.

The hormone called testosterone is responsible for the bodily characteristics of the male (such as beard, pubic hair, and deeper voice).

Internal structure of the testis and the epididymis

Label the passage of sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the outside of the body.

The passage of sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the outside of the body

bulbourethral gland (Cowper gland)

ejaculation ejaculatory duct epididymis (pl. epididymides) flagellum fraternal twins

glans penis identical twins parenchyma penis perineum prepuce (or foreskin)

prostate gland scrotum semen seminal vesicle seminiferous tubules spermatozoon (pl. spermatozoa)

sterilization stroma testis (pl.: testes) testosterone vas deferens

1. Which term refers to the skin covering the tip of the penis?

A. stromaB. vas deferensC. prepuceD. seminal vesicle

andr/o malebalan/o peniscry/o coldcrypt/o hiddenepididym/o epididymisgon/o seedhydr/o water, fluidorch/o, orchi/o, testis, testicle

orchid/o

Combining FormCombining Form MeaningMeaning

pen/o penisprostat/o prostate glandsemin/i semen, seedsperm/o spermatozoa, sementerat/o monstertest/o testis, testiclevaric/o varicose veinsvas/o vessel ductzo/o animal life

Combining FormCombining Form MeaningMeaning

SUFFIXES

-genesis formation

-one hormone

-pexy fixation, put

in place

-stomy new opening

SuffixSuffix MeaningMeaning

Hypospadias Surgical repair involves exciding a portion of the prepuce, wrapping it around a catheter, suturing it to the distal part of the urethra, bringing it to the end of the penis.

STDs chlamydia gonorrhea herpes genitalis human papilloma virus (HPV) syphilis

Laboratory Tests PSA test semen analysis

2. What does the PSA test for?

A. levels of infectionB. sperm mobilityC. sperm motilityD. levels of an antigen

Clinical Procedures transurethral resection of the prostate--TURP

Clinical Procedures Vasectomy

3. What is the term that means removal of the prostate?

A. orchiectomyB. prostatecomyC. vasectomyD. prostatitis

BPH benign prostatic hyperplasiaDRE digital rectal examinationED erectile dysfunctionGU genitourinaryHPV human papilloma virusHSV herpes simplex virusPID pelvic inflammatory diseasePIN prostatic intraepithelial neoplasiaPSA prostate-specific antigenRPR rapid plasma reagin

STD sexually transmitted diseases

TRUS transrectal ultrasoundTUIP transurethral incision of the prostate

TUMT transurethral microwave thermotherapy

TUNA transurethral needle ablationTURP transurethral resection of the prostate

andr/o __________balan/o __________cry/o __________crypt/o __________epididym/o __________gon/o __________ hydr/o __________ orch/o, orchi/o __________

Combining FormCombining Form MeaningMeaning

andr/o malebalan/o glans peniscry/o coldcrypt/o hiddenepididym/o epididymisgon/o seedhydr/o water, fluidorch/o, orchi/o testis, testicle

Combining FormCombining Form MeaningMeaning

pen/o ___________prostat/o __________semin/i __________ sperm/o __________terat/o __________ test/o __________varic/o __________vas/o __________zo/o __________

Combining FormCombining Form MeaningMeaning

pen/o penisprostat/o prostate glandsemin/i semen, seedsperm/o spermatozoa, semen

terat/o monstertest/o testis, testiclevaric/o varicose veinsvas/o vessel ductzo/o animal life

Combining FormCombining Form MeaningMeaning

SUFFIXES

-genesis __________

-one __________

-pexy __________

-stomy __________

SuffixSuffix MeaningMeaning

SUFFIXES

-genesis formation

-one hormone

-pexy fixation, put

in place

-stomy new opening

SuffixSuffix MeaningMeaning

4. Which term means “no sperm or semen are produced”?

A. aspermiaB. oligospermiaC. anorchismD. spermolytic