6.3 Examples of Male Reproductive Terms Easily Defined By Their Word Components
Here are examples of common medical terms related to the male reproductive system that can be easily defined by breaking the terms into their word components.
Prostatitis
- Break down the medical term into word components: Prostat/itis
- Label the word components: Prostat = WR; itis = S
- Define the word components: Prostat = prostate; itis = inflammation
- Create a final definition of the medical term: Inflammation of the prostate gland
Transurethral
- Break down the medical term into word components: Trans/urethr/al
- Label the word components: Trans = P; urethr = WR; al = S
- Define the word components: Trans = through; urethr = urethra; al = pertaining to
- Create a final definition of the medical term: Pertaining to through the urethra
Vasectomy
- Break down the medical term into word components: Vas/ectomy
- Label the word components: Vas = WR; ectomy = S
- Define the word components: Vas = vas deferens duct; ectomy = excision or removal of
- Create a final definition of the medical term: Excision or removal of the vas deferens duct
Interactive Learning Activity: Practice defining and pronouncing male reproductive system medical terms by breaking them down into word parts.
You can also print this as a Chapter 6 Student Companion Worksheet and check your answers with this Answer Key.