Low Testosterone (Low-T) Glossary of Terms
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Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Aging: The process of becoming older, a process that is genetically determined and environ... See the entire definition of AgingAnemia: The condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or quantity ... See the entire definition of AnemiaBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBody mass index: A key index for relating weight to height. Abbreviated BMI. BMI is a pers... See the entire definition of Body mass indexBone density: Bone density is the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone. It ca... See the entire definition of Bone densityBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyChromosome: A carrier of genetic information that is visible under an ordinary light micro... See the entire definition of ChromosomeCOPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bron... See the entire definition of COPDDepression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDysfunction: Difficult function or abnormal function. 
Endocrine: Pertaining to hormones and the glands that make and secrete them into the blood... See the entire definition of EndocrineErectile dysfunction: A consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual ... See the entire definition of Erectile dysfunctionEstrogen: A female steroid hormone that is produced by the ovaries and, in lesser amounts,... See the entire definition of EstrogenFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Female genitalia: The genital organs of the female. These are usually separated by conven... See the entire definition of Female genitaliaFertility: The ability to conceive and bear children, the ability to become pregnant throu... See the entire definition of FertilityGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Genitalia: The male or female reproductive organs. The genitalia include internal and exte... See the entire definition of GenitaliaGland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandHigh blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHIV: Acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodefi... See the entire definition of HIVHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHormone therapy: Treatment of disease or symptoms with synthetic or naturally derived horm... See the entire definition of Hormone therapyHot flashes: A sudden wave of mild or intense body heat caused by rushes of hormonal chang... See the entire definition of Hot flashesHypogonadism: A condition in which decreased production of gonadal hormones leads to below... See the entire definition of Hypogonadism
Hypothalamus: The area of the brain that secretes substances that influence pituitary and ... See the entire definition of HypothalamusIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInfertility: Diminished or absent ability to conceive and bear offspring. A couple is cons... See the entire definition of InfertilityInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLow testosterone: Abnormally low levels of the male sex hormone testosterone in the blood.... See the entire definition of Low testosteroneMemory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryMumps: An acute (sudden, shortlived) viral illness that usually presents with inflammation... See the entire definition of MumpsMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNormal range: Characteristic of 95 percent of values from a normal population. The remaini... See the entire definition of Normal rangeOB/GYN: A commonly used abbreviation. OB is short for obstetrics or for an obstetrician, ... See the entire definition of OB/GYNObesity: The state of being well above one's normal weight. Onset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOrchitis: Inflammation of the testis. Causes of orchitis include mumps and other infection... See the entire definition of OrchitisOrgasm: A series of muscle contractions in the genital region that is accompanied by sudde... See the entire definition of Orgasm
Osteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calc... See the entire definition of OsteoporosisOvarian: Of or pertaining to the ovary. Pediatric: Pertaining to children. Penile: Of or pertaining to the penis. Penis: The external male sex organ. The penis contains two chambers, the corpora cavernosa... See the entire definition of PenisPituitary: 1. As an adjective, pertaining to the pituitary gland or its hormonal se... See the entire definition of PituitaryPituitary gland: The main endocrine gland. It is a small structure in the head. It is ca... See the entire definition of Pituitary glandPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPuberty: Adolescence, the period in which the human body first becomes capable of reproduc... See the entire definition of PubertyRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationRadiation therapy: The use of high-energy rays to damage cancer cells, stopping them from ... See the entire definition of Radiation therapyRed blood cells: The blood cells that carry oxygen. Red cells contain hemoglobin and it is... See the entire definition of Red blood cellsRenal: Having to do with the kidney. For example, renal cancer is cancer of the kidneys. Sarcoidosis: A disease of unknown origin that causes small lumps (granulomas) due to chron... See the entire definition of SarcoidosisSleep: The body's rest cycle.
Sperm: A sperm is the male "gamete" or sex cell. It combines with the female &qu... See the entire definition of SpermSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTestes: Plural of testis. Testicles: The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. They are ... See the entire definition of TesticlesTestosterone: A "male hormone" -- a sex hormone produced by the testes that encourages th... See the entire definition of TestosteroneTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Topical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTuberculosis: A highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium called Mycobacterium ... See the entire definition of TuberculosisY chromosome: The sex chromosome that is found, together with an X chromosome, in most nor... See the entire definition of Y chromosome
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