The Penis Glossary

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Back Pain

Pain experienced in the lower or upper back. There are numerous reasons of back pain.

Biopsy

The taking of a section of tissue with the intention of diagnosis. (Though some definitions of “biopsy” specify that removal of tissue is for testing under a microscope. But this need not necessarily be the case. The diagnosis could be done through other methods such as by investigation of chromosomes or genes.)

Blood

The well-known red liquid in the body which has white and red blood cells, proteins, platelets and other elements. Using the circulatory system, blood flows throughout the body. Blood works in two ways of arterial and venous. Oxygen and nutrients are transported to the tissues through arterial blood whereas carbon dioxide and metabolic by-products are transported to the lungs and kidneys, correspondingly, for elimination from the body through venous blood.

Blood in Semen

The blood in semen is known as hematospermia. It can be a result of various situations affecting the tubes which allocate semen from the testicles or the prostate gland. The most frequent reason for blood in semen could be swelling of the seminal vesicles or prostate gland. It can also occur momentarily if the prostate gland is injured.

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Ejaculate

Ejaculate is the discharging semen during an orgasm in a male.

Ejaculation

It refers to the discharge of sperm and seminal fluid.

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Fever

Technically a fever is a body temperature over the normal temperature of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.). However, a person is normally not regarded to have a fever till the temperature is over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C.).

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Gland

It is a group of cells that produce a material for utilizing in the body, an example being the thyroid gland. It also refers to a group of cells that eliminates substances from the circulation, an example being the lymph gland.

Groin

It refers to the region where the upper thigh connects to the trunk. To be precise, it is the crease marking the stage of the lower abdomen and the inner thigh.

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Inflammation

It is the essential way the body responds to infection, irritation or an injury. The result could be redness, heat, swelling and soreness. Inflammation is regarded as a form of nonspecific immune reaction.

Injury

It refers to a hurt or wound. In medical terms it could be referred to harm caused to oneself or by an external means. It could be as a result of a mishap or it could be purposeful. The word “injury” may tantamount to mean a wound or trauma (based on the context)

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Pain

A disagreeable feeling that can vary from gentle, local uneasiness to extreme hurt. Pain can be felt both physically and emotionally. Physical pain occurs due to nerve stimulation. Pain can be limited to a particular area as in an injury or can be spread out as in ailments such as fibromyalgia. Pain is arbitrated by particular nerve fibers that send the feelings of pain to the brain where their existence can be customized by a lot of factors.

Prostate

A gland in the male reproductive system that is situated just underneath the bladder. It is chestnut shaped. The prostate gland encircles the start of the urethra which is the passage that clears the bladder.

Prostate Gland

A gland in the male reproductive system that is positioned just underneath the bladder. It is the shape of a chestnut shaped and surrounds the opening of the urethra which drains the bladder.

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Scrotum

A pocket of skin that comprises of the testes, epididymides, and lower parts of the spermatic cords.

Semen

It is the fluid that is discharged by the penis during orgasm. It contains fluid and of sperm. The prostate, seminal vesicle and other sex glands produces the fluids. The sperm is formed in the testicles. The seminal fluid aids to carry the sperm during orgasm. Seminal fluid has sugar which is a source of vigor for the sperm.

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Testes

They are the male sex glands. They are positioned behind the penis. They form a pouch referred to as the scrotum. The testes manufacture and accumulate sperm. They are the primary supply of male hormones such as testosterone. These hormones manage the growth of the reproductive organs and other male traits, for example body and facial hair.

Testicles

The testicles are referred to as the male sex glands. They are also known as testes or gonads. They are situated behind the penis forming a pouch of skin known as the scrotum. They produce and amass sperm. They are also the key source of male hormones which aid in growth of the reproductive organs and other male mannerisms.

Tubes

The medical term for tubes is Fallopian tubes. The body contains two Fallopian tubes, one on both sides which carries the egg from the ovary to the uterus. The Fallopian tubes have tiny hair-like protrusions known as cilia on the cells of the inside layer.

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Urine

It is liquid waste of the body. It is a lucid, translucent fluid which is usually amber in color. The approximate quantity of urine excreted in 24 hours ranges from 40 to 60 ounces (about 1,200 cubic centimeters). It is primarily an aqueous solution of salt, urea and uric acid. In general it is made up of 960 parts of water when compared to 40 parts of solid. Unusually it could have sugar, albumen, bile pigments or irregular amounts of one of its usual components.

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Vesicles

It refers to tiny blisters that usually occur on the skin. It can also occur on the mucous membranes for instance on the buccal mucosa (the lining of the mouth).