Chapter 7, Male Reproductive System  Quiz 2 ANSWERS

1. balanitis:  inflammation of the penis
2. prostatovesiculitis:  inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles
3. orchioplasty:  surgical repair of the testis
4. anorchism:  state of absence of testis ( unilaterally or bilaterally)
5. prostatocystitis:  inflammation of the prostate gland and the bladder
6. epididymectomy:  excision or surgical removal of the epididymis
7. spermatolysis:  dissolution (destruction) of sperm
8. andropathy:  diseases of the male ( that is peculiar to the male, such as testitis)
9. heterosexual:  person who is attracted to a member of the opposite sex
10. coitus:  sexual intercourse between a male and female
11. oligospermia:  condition of scanty sperm
12. puberty:  period when secondary sex characteristics develop and the ability to reproduce sexually begins
13. aspermia:  condition of the absence of sperm
14. balanoplasty:  surgical repair of the glans penis
15. impotent:  lack of power to have an erection or to copulate
16. orchidopexy (orchiopexy):  surgical fixation of a testicle (preformed to bring undescended testicles into the scrotum)
17. prostatic cancer:  cancer of the prostate gland
18. prostatorrhea:  excessive discharge from the prostate
19. orchidectomy (orchiectomy):  excision or surgical removal of one or both testes
20. prostatectomy:  excision of the prostate gland

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