Male genital disease
Male Genital Disease
Male genital disease (pronunciation: /meɪl 'dʒɛnɪtəl dɪ'zi:z/) refers to any disease or disorder that specifically affects the male reproductive system. This includes a wide range of conditions, from infections and inflammation to cancer and genetic disorders.
Etymology
The term "male genital disease" is derived from the Latin words "masculus" meaning male, "genitalis" meaning of or relating to generation or birth, and "disease" from the Old French "desaise" meaning lack of ease.
Types of Male Genital Diseases
There are several types of male genital diseases, including:
- Erectile Dysfunction: This is a condition where a man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse.
- Prostatitis: This is an inflammation or infection of the prostate gland.
- Testicular Cancer: This is a type of cancer that originates in the testicles, the male reproductive glands.
- Peyronie's Disease: This is a condition characterized by the development of fibrous scar tissue inside the penis, causing curved, painful erections.
- Hydrocele: This is a type of swelling in the scrotum that occurs when fluid collects in the thin sheath surrounding a testicle.
- Varicocele: This is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds your testicles (scrotum).
Related Terms
- Andrology: This is the medical specialty that deals with male health, particularly relating to the problems of the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men.
- Urology: This is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): These are infections that are spread by sexual contact.
- Infertility: This is the inability to conceive a child after a year or more of regular sexual intercourse without using birth control.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Male genital disease
- Wikipedia's article - Male genital disease
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