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Section 1
(50 cards)
epispadias
urethral meatus on the top surface of penis glans
oligospermia
a decrease in sperm production
adenocarcinoma of prostate
3rd leading cancer death in males -increased risk with age -testosterone dependent
leiomyomas
aka "uterine fibroids" - benign solid masses of uterine muscle tissue - more estrogen = larger fibroids - treated in IR w/ embolization
erectile dysfunction
failure to achieve an erection of the penis adequate to permit intercourse
prostate cancer
digital rectal exam, prostate specific antigen (PSA), and biopsy are all tests for:
testicular cancer
most common malignancy in 15-35 yr old men - signs = small hardness present, enlargement of testes
hysterectomy
surgical removal of uterus
varicocele
swelling of a vein in the scrotum causing swelling and discomfort
inguinal hernia
weakening of abdominal wall allowing intestine to push into the scrotum
hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
surgical removal of uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries
TSE
most reliable method for detecting a tumor of testicular cancer
hydatidiform mole
abnormal conception w/ no fetus - just mass of tissue
women
dysparunia is more common in women, teens, or men
60% breast cancer masses occur at this site
upper, outer quadrant
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
irregular or excessive uterine bleeding that most often results from a hormonal imbalance
polycystic ovaries
enlarged ovaries w/ multiple cysts - hormone imbalance cause weight gain & hair growth
breast camcer
2nd leading cause for female cancer mortality
placental abruptio
placenta tears away from uterine lining
amenorrhea
absence of normal menstruation
vaginitis
vaginal infection, associated with STI or yeast infections
dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation
VDRL
blood test for syphilis
Pap test
test for cervical cancer
adenocarcinomas of endometrium
aka "Uterine Cancer" - common cancer of rep. system - more common w/ nulliparity, post-menopausal, obese
mastitis
bacterial breast inflammation (most often in lactating women)
signs of prostate cancer
UT obstructions, hard/enlarged prostate, lower back pain
preeclampisa and eclampsia
hypertensive disorder in 3rd trimester of pregnancy which can cause loss of fetus
spontaneous abortion
layman's term is miscarriage
spermatoceles
spermatic cysts within testis
gynecomastia
benign breast tissue growth in men - hormonal stimulation
fibroadenoma
common, benign breast tumor in young women (15-35) Diagnose with biopsy - estrogen dependent
prostate hyperplasia
benign enlargement of prostate -urinary dysfunction
circumcision
procedure to remove foreskin of penis
sterility
complete inability to reproduce
placenta previa
placenta develops in lower half of uterus, covers cervical os
nulliparity
a woman who has never given birth - can increase risk of certain conditions including Ovarian cancer
carcinoma of cervix
abnormal growth of epithelial cells around neck of uterus - 3rd most common malignancy in women diagnosed w/ pap smear + biopsy - strongly associated w/ HPV
signs of breast cancer
retracted nipple, distorted contour, peau d' orange
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries- may lead to abscesses or sterility
causes of breast cancer
heredity, endocrine influence, dietary habits, oncogenic and environmental factors
testicular torsion
twisted testicle out of position, will affect vascularity and cause sudden and severe pain
hydrocele
scrotal mass caused by fluid around testes; causes scrotal swelling
premenstrual syndrome
collection of symptoms that occur in some women prior to menstruation
hypospadias
opening of urethral meatus on the under surface of the penis glans
prostate gland
produces majority of seminal fluid, inferior to bladder
fibrocystic breasts
overgrowth of fibrous tissue of breast - most common disorder of breast - treatment = aspiration of cysts
endometriosis
functioning endometrial tissue outside of uterus - 20-40 yr old women, causes fibrosis, adhesions, scarring, sterility - pain + dysmenorrhea
oophorectomy
surgical removal ovary
epididymo-orchitis
inflammation of epididymis and testes
Section 2
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