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Enlargement and twisting of the veins of the spermatic cord is known as:
 
  A) vasectomy.
  B) varicocele.
  C) vesiculitis.
  D) varicosity.

Question 2

Surgical excision of the prostate is called:
 
  A) prostatalgia.
  B) orchidectomy.
  C) prostatitis.
  D) prostatectomy.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Vasectomy is removal or cutting of the vas deferens.
B) Correct.
C) Vesiculitis is inflammation of the seminal vesicle.
D) Varicosity is the term for a varicose or dilated vein.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Prostatalgia is pain in the prostate.
B) Orchidectomy is removal of a testicle.
C) Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate.
D) Correct.


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