Electroejaculation

Electroejaculation (pronounced: e-lek-tro-e-jak-yu-lay-shun) is a medical procedure used to obtain semen samples from sexually mature male mammals. The procedure is most commonly used in humans when normal ejaculation is not possible.

Etymology

The term "electroejaculation" is derived from the Greek words "electron" meaning amber, from which the concept of electricity originated, and "ejaculatio" from Latin, meaning to throw out.

Procedure

Electroejaculation is usually carried out under a general anesthetic. An electrode is inserted into the rectum adjacent to the prostate. The electrode is then used to stimulate the nerves that trigger ejaculation. The procedure is typically used when a patient is unable to ejaculate normally due to spinal cord injuries or other medical conditions.

Related Terms

Ejaculation: The discharge of semen from the male reproductory tract as a result of an orgasm.
Prostate: A gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.
Electrode: A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.
Anesthesia: Insensitivity to pain, especially as artificially induced by the administration of gases or the injection of drugs before surgical operations.
Spinal Cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies within the vertebral canal and from which the spinal nerves emerge.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Electroejaculation
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Electroejaculation