Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
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chromosomes Structures in each cell in the body,which contain genetic materialcongenital Any condition that is present at birth(See Undescended Testes)culture To grow cells, tissues or organisms, <strong>of</strong>ten in asterile dish, for scientific purposescyst A closed sac or capsule, usually filled with fluid orsemi-solid materialDNA The genetic code <strong>of</strong> the individualD<strong>own</strong> Syndrome A chromosome disorder that causesmental retardation and a range <strong>of</strong> other physical problems,including infertilityejaculation Release <strong>of</strong> semen from the penis duringorgasm (sexual climax)ejaculatory duct The part <strong>of</strong> the male reproductive tractwhere the vas deferens joins with the seminal vesicle andpasses through the prostateembryo An early stage <strong>of</strong> development as a result <strong>of</strong>successful fertilisation, up to the eighth week <strong>of</strong> pregnancyendocrine system The system <strong>of</strong> glands (including thepituitary, thyroid, adrenals, testes) which secrete theirproducts (hormones) into the bloodendocrinologist A doctor who specialises in problems inthe endocrine system (hormones and hormonal function)MALE INFERTILITY 107