| Clinical Terms: MALE REPRODUCTION from Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology; 10th ed. |
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Epididymitis |
inflammation of the epididymis. |
Hydrocele |
enlarged scrotum caused by accumulation of fluid along the spermatic cord. |
| Hypospadias | male developmental anomaly in which the urethra opens on the underside of the penis. |
Orchiectomy |
surgical removal of a testis. |
Orchitis |
inflammation of a testis. |
Prostatectomy |
surgical removal of a portion or all of the prostate gland. |
Prostatitis
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inflammation of the prostate gland. |
| Varicocele | distention of the veins within the spermatic cord. |