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.