male reproductive system

• the male reproductive system is essential in the production of male sex hormones and the production, sustenance, and delivery of sperm for reproduction
• the male reproductive system also consists of internal and external organs
• external organs include :

  • penis
  • scrotum
• internal organs include :

  • testes
  • epididymis
  • vas deferens
• gon/o = genitals or reproduction
• gonads refer to the reproductive organs, namely the testes or ovaries
• Orchi/o, orchid/o, test/o, testiculo = testes
• orchitis is the inflammation of the testes
• orchidopexy is the surgical fixation of an underscended testes.
• testosterone is the primary male hormones
• testicular pertains to the testicles
• penile pertains to the penis
• pen/o = penis
• prostat/o = prostate
• prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the prostate gland
• scrot/o = scrotum, bag
• scrotal pertains to the scrotum
• semin = semen
• semen is otherwise referred to as seminal fluid
• ser/o serum
• serology pertains to the scientific study or diagnostic examination of blood serum
• spermato = spermatozoa (sperm)
• spermatogenesis is defined as the formation of mature functional system
• urethro = urethra
• urethral pertains to the urethra
• vas/o = vessel or duct