Chapter 7, Male Reproductive System,  Quiz 3, ANSWERS

1. orgasm:  climax of sexual stimulation
2. sterilization:  process that renders an individual unable to produce offspring
3. prostatectomy:  excision of the prostate gland
4. vesiculectomy:  excision of the seminal vesicles
5. orchidotomy (orchiotomy):  incision into a testis
6. hydrocele:  scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid along the tubes within the testes
7. prostatovesiculectomy:  excision of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles
8. vasectomy:  excision of a duct (actually the surgical removal of a portion of the vas, or ductus deferens; male sterilization)
9. ejaculation:  ejection of semen and fluids (seminal fluids) from the male urethra
10. sexually transmitted disease:  disease, such as syphillis, gonorrhea, and genital herpes, transmitted through sexual intercourse
11. condom:  cover for the penis worn during intercourse
12. prostatolithotomy:  incision into the prostate gland to remove a stone
13. epididymitis:  inflammation of the epididymis
14. balanorrhea:  excessive discharge from the glans penis
15. benign prostatic hypertrophy:  pertaining to excessive development of the prostate gland
16. prostatitis:  inflammation of the prostate gland
17. testicular carcinoma:  cancer of the testicles
18. hydrocelectomy:  surgical removal of a hydrocele
19. homosexual:  person who is attracted to a member of the same sex
20. gonads:  male and female sex glands

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