Testicular Self-Exam Glossary of Terms
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Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Cancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerChemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyCurable: Amenable to a cure, capable of being cured, to being healed and made well. From ... See the entire definition of CurableDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEpididymis: A structure within the scrotum that is attached to the back side of the testis... See the entire definition of EpididymisFamily history: The family structure and relationships within the family, including inform... See the entire definition of Family historyGonadotropin: Hormones that are secreted by the pituitary gland, and that affect the func... See the entire definition of GonadotropinHCG: Human chorionic gonadotropin. Human chorionic gonadotropin: (hCG) A human hormone made by chorionic cells in the fetal ... See the entire definition of Human chorionic gonadotropinInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphMumps: An acute (sudden, shortlived) viral illness that usually presents with inflammation... See the entire definition of MumpsPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of Pain
Radiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationScrotum: The pouch of skin that contains the testes, epididymides, and lower portions of t... See the entire definition of ScrotumSerum: The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood. Serum differs from plas... See the entire definition of SerumSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTesticles: The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. They are ... See the entire definition of TesticlesTesticular cancer: A malignant tumor of the male sex organ (testicle) that normally produc... See the entire definition of Testicular cancerTesticular self-examination: A monthly procedure for detecting the early signs of testic... See the entire definition of Testicular self-examinationTestis: The male sex gland, located behind the penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum... See the entire definition of TestisTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorUltrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of Ultrasound
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