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Medical Information :
Prostate Health Information
Glossary of Terms Related To The Prostate Gland: S-Z
Scrotum
is a pouch of skin forming part of the male reproductive organ that contains the testes, spermatic cords and epididymis.
Semen
fluid produced by the male reproductive system and consists of sperm, fluid from the seminal vesicles and prostate/bulbourethral glands.
Seminal Vesicles
two highly coiled glands attached to the bladder and prostate gland forming part of the male reproductive organs which secrete a mucous fluid that is added to the semen during ejaculation.
Staging
tests or examinations to determine the extent of a cancer, especially whether it has spread from its original site to other parts of the body. The most common staging system is the TNM system.
Stress Incontinence
uncontrolled loss of a small amount of urine as a result of any strenuous activity, laughing, coughing, sneezing or lifting heavy objects.
Testicles
part of the male reproductive organs consisting of two oval shaped glands in the scrotum which produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone. Prior to ejaculation sperm is released from the epididymis which acts as a reservoir of sperm and is added to it to form part of the semen.
Testosterone
male hormone produced by the testes.
Trans Rectal Ultrasound
an examination where a small ultrasound instrument is inserted into the persons back passage (rectum) and images of the prostate gland are produced on screen and film.
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
a surgical procedure that uses a special instrument inserted into the urethra which is capable of removing part or all of the prostate gland.
Tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue.
Ultrasound
an examination where sound waves are transmitted into the body and the echoes received are used to produce images on screen and film.
Urethra
tube running along the length of the penis from the bladder through which urine and semen exit.
Urethral Milking
refer to MILKING (urethral).
Urethritis
inflammation of the urethra.
Urethroplasty
dilation of the prostatic urethra using a special catheter with an in-built balloon which is inflated at the correct site to re-establish a more open urethra by squeezing the prostate gland.
Urodynamics
tests in which the bladder is filled with fluid, and pressures in the bladder and urethra are measured during filling and emptying. It is an important means of finding out why a person is incontinent.
Urologist
a specialist medical doctor who diagnoses, manages and treats diseases of the urinary tract in men and women.
Vasectomy
an operation which cuts or ties off the two tubes (known as vas deferens) that carry sperm out of the testicles.
Watchful Waiting
surveillance or deferred treatment - a decision to wait and monitor progress of mild symptoms of prostate disease.
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