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Glossary of Terms Related To The Prostate Gland: D-N
Digital Rectal Examination
a simple test performed by a doctor, who inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to examine the back passage and feel the prostate gland.
Epididymis
a long tube which lies atop each testicle and functions as a reservoir of sperm produced by the testes.
Hormone
a chemical substance that is formed in one part of the body, travels through the blood, and affects the function of cells elsewhere in the body.
Hyperplasia
an abnormal increase in the number of cells in a tissue.
Immune System
the system that protects the body against an attack of any infective or allergic disease.
Impotence
the inability to achieve erection of the penis sufficient to engage in sexual intercourse.
Incontinence
inability to control urine discharge. Incontinence may be due to a wide range of medical conditions.
Inflammation
redness, heat, swelling and pain, in a tissue caused by physical or chemical injury or bacterial invasion.
Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone (LHRH) Agonist
a substance that resembles LHRH which controls the production of sex hormones. The LHRH agonists keep the testicles from producing hormone (testosterone).
Lymph Nodes (GLANDS)
small oval shaped nodes situated along the course of blood vessels. They prevent entrance of infections and other noxious material entering the bloodstream.
Male Reproductive Organs
consist of the scrotum, testes, penis, spermatic cord, seminal vesicles, prostate/bulbourethral glands.
Metastasis
the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
Milking (urethral)
the small amount of urine not expelled after passing urine, which is expressed or “milked” by placing fingers of one hand several centimeters behind the scrotum and bringing them upward and forward towards the base of the penis. This action empties the reservoir of urine not passed.
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging. A magnet is linked to a computer used to create pictures of areas inside the body.
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