| teratoma: |
| | A tumor compound of various tissues not normally found together at the site or origin. |
| | (1131) |
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| testes: |
| | Also known as testicles. Paired, egg-shaped glands contained in a pouch (scrotum) below the penis. They produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone. |
| | (1119) |
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| testicle: |
| | Also known as testis. Either of the paired, egg-shaped glands contained in a pouch (scrotum) below the penis. They produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone. |
| | (1120) |
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| testicular: |
| | Relating to the testicle (testis). |
| | (1132) |
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| testicular biopsy: |
| | Removal of a sample of testicle tissue for laboratory examination. |
| | (1133) |
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| testicular cancer: |
| | Cancer of the testis. |
| | (64) |
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| testicular dysgenesis: |
| | A condition in which the embryonic gonad fails to fully develop into a testis. |
| | (1134) |
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| testicular torsion: |
| | A twisting of the testicles and the spermatic cord (the structure extending from the groin to the testicles that contains nerves, ducts and blood vessels). |
| | (1426) |
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| testis: |
| | Also known as testicle. Either of the paired, egg-shaped glands contained in a pouch (scrotum) below the penis. They produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone. |
| | (1121) |
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| testosterone: |
| | Male hormone responsible for sexual desire and for regulating a number of body functions. |
| | (65) |
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| thermal therapy: |
| | An outpatient procedure used to treat BPH, that uses either microwave energy or radiofrequency energy to heat the prostate and destroy diseased tissue. |
| | (1913) |
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| thyroid: |
| | An endocrine gland located in the neck that secretes the hormones responsible for controlling metabolism and growth. |
| | (1135) |
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| tissue: |
| | Group of cells in an organism that are similar in form and function. |
| | (1136) |
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| topical: |
| | Describes medication applied directly to the surface of the part of the body being treated. |
| | (1138) |
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| topical analgesic: |
| | A drug applied directly to the surface of the body to alleviate pain. |
| | (1139) |
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| torsion: |
| | Twisting. |
| | (1140) |
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| torted: |
| | Twisted. |
| | (1141) |
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| toxicity: |
| | Degree to which something is poisonous. |
| | (1142) |
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| transducer: |
| | Converter of energy. |
| | (1143) |
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| transfusion: |
| | Transfer of whole blood, blood components or bone marrow from a healthy donor into the bloodstream of somebody who has lost blood or who has a blood disorder. |
| | (1144) |
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| transient urinary incontinence: |
| | Temporary episodes of urinary incontinence that are reversible once the cause or causes of the episode(s) are identified and treated. |
| | (2007) |
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| transitional cell carcinoma: |
| | A type of cancer that develops in the lining of the bladder, ureter or renal pelvis. |
| | (1821) |
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| transplant: |
| | Replacement of a diseased organ with a healthy one. A kidney transplant may come from a living donor or from someone who has just died. |
| | (66) |
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| transrectal ultrasound: |
| | Also referred to as TRUS. This is a special kind of ultrasound test in which the sound waves are produced by a probe inserted into the rectum. In men, the structures most commonly examined with this test are the prostate, bladder, seminal vesicles and ejaculatory ducts. |
| | (1145) |
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| transsphenoidal: |
| | Surgical procedure performed through a nostril or an opening made below the upper lip. |
| | (1146) |
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| transsphenoidal adenomectomy: |
| | Surgical removal of a pituitary gland through a nostril or an opening made below the upper lip. |
| | (1147) |
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| transurethral: |
| | Through the urethra. Several transurethral procedures are used for treatment of BPH. (See TUIP, TUMT, TUNA or TURP.) |
| | (67) |
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| transurethral hyperthermia: |
| | An investigative procedure that uses heat to shrink the prostate. |
| | (1148) |
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| transurethral incision of the prostate: |
| | Also referred to as TUIP. A procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small cuts in the bladder neck where the urethra joins the bladder and in the prostate itself. Treatment for BPH. |
| | (1149) |
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| transurethral laser incision of the prostate: |
| | Also referred to as TULIP. The user of laser through the urethra to shrink prostate tissue. |
| | (1151) |
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| transurethral microwave thermotherapy: |
| | Also referred to as TUMT. Destroys excess prostate tissue interfering with the exit of urine from the body by using a probe in the urethra to deliver microwaves. Treatment for BPH. |
| | (1154) |
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| transurethral needle ablation: |
| | Also referred to as TUNA. Destroys excess prostate tissue with electromagnetically generated heat by using a needle-like device in the urethra. Treatment for BPH. |
| | (1155) |
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| transurethral resection: |
| | Surgery performed with a special instrument inserted through the urethra. |
| | (1157) |
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| transurethral resection of the bladder: |
| | Also referred to as TURBT. Surgical procedure performed where a lighted tube is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. It serves as a diagnostic and therapeutic role in the treatment of bladder cancer. |
| | (1158) |
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| transurethral resection of the prostate: |
| | Also referred to as TURP. Surgical procedure where a lighted tube with an attached electrical loop is inserted through the urethra into the prostate. Serves as a diagnostic and therapeutic role in the treatment of bladder cancer. |
| | (1160) |
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| transurethral surgery: |
| | Surgical procedure where a lighted tube is inserted through the urethra into an organ. Serves as a diagnostic and therapeutic role in the treatment of various conditions. |
| | (1162) |
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| transvaginal ultrasound: |
| | Method of imaging the interior of the pelvis in women using a transducer probe inserted into the vagina. |
| | (1163) |
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| transvesical: |
| | Through the bladder. |
| | (1164) |
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| tricyclic: |
| | Having a molecular structure containing three rings. |
| | (1165) |
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| triglycerides: |
| | Natural fat in tissues. |
| | (1166) |
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| trigone: |
| | The most sensitive area on the inside (wall) of the bladder, where bladder nerves are most highly concentrated. |
| | (2008) |
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| true hermaphroditism: |
| | A classification of ambiguous genitalia where the gonads comprise well organized ovarian and testicular tissue. Sometimes this results in an ovary on one side and a testis on the other. |
| | (1291) |
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| tuberculosis: |
| | An infectious disease that causes small, round swellings to form on mucous membranes. |
| | (1167) |
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| tuberous sclerosis: |
| | A common genetic condition which produces abnormal growths in the body from birth throughout life. Results in the swelling and thickening of the layers of the wall of an organ or tissue. |
| | (1168) |
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| tubules: |
| | Very small tubular parts. |
| | (1169) |
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| TUIP: |
| | Also referred to as transurethral incision of the prostate. A procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small cuts in the bladder neck where the urethra joins the bladder and in the prostate itself. Treatment for BPH. |
| | (1150) |
| |
| TULIP: |
| | Also referred to as transurethral laser incision of the prostate. The user of laser through the urethra to shrink prostate tissue. |
| | (1152) |
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| tumescence: |
| | Swelling of the penis caused by increased blood flow into the corpora cavernosa. |
| | (69) |
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| tumor: |
| | An abnormal mass of tissue or growth of cells. |
| | (70) |
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| tumor grade: |
| | A labeling system telling how quickly a cancer is growing. |
| | (1914) |
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| tumor marker: |
| | A substance in the blood, urine or body tissues that can be elevated in cancer, among other tissue types. |
| | (1170) |
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| tumor stage: |
| | A labeling system telling whether or how far the cancer has spread. |
| | (1915) |
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| tumor thrombus: |
| | Tumor caused by a blood clot. |
| | (1171) |
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| TUMT: |
| | Also referred to as transurethral microwave thermotherapy. Destroys excess prostate tissue interfering with the exit of urine from the body by using a probe in the urethra to deliver microwaves. Treatment for BPH. |
| | (1153) |
| |
| TUNA: |
| | Also referred to as transurethral needle ablation. Destroys excess prostate tissue with electromagnetically generated heat by using a needle-like device in the urethra. Treatment for BPH. |
| | (1156) |
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| tunica: |
| | Thin membranous or fibrous outer layer. |
| | (1172) |
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| tunica albuginea: |
| | The hard covering that covers the testicle. |
| | (71) |
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| TURBT: |
| | Also referred to as transurethral resection of the bladder. Surgical procedure performed where a lighted tube is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. It serves as a diagnostic and therapeutic role in the treatment of bladder cancer. |
| | (1159) |
| |
| TURP: |
| | Also referred to as transurethral resection of the prostate. Surgical procedure where a lighted tube with an attached electrical loop is inserted through the urethra into the prostate. Serves as a diagnostic and therapeutic role in the treatment of bladder cancer. |
| | (1161) |
| |
| tyramine: |
| | Normal substance in the body that helps support blood pressure. |
| | (1173) |
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