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75 relations: Androgen insensitivity syndrome, Aneuploidy, Anti-Müllerian hormone, Appendix of testis, Bulbourethral gland, Cartilage, Cell (biology), Child, Chromosome, Cloacal membrane, Cremaster muscle, Dartos, Development of the reproductive system, Development of the urinary system, Eccrine sweat gland, Egg cell, Erection, Evolution of sexual reproduction, Female, Female reproductive system, Fertilisation, Fetus, Foreskin, Gene, Genital tubercle, Glans penis, Gubernaculum, Human penis, Human reproduction, Hydatid of Morgagni, Infant, Inguinal hernia, Intromittent organ, Klinefelter syndrome, Labioscrotal swelling, Larynx, Male accessory gland, Male infertility, Oncofertility, Pelvic cavity, Prostate, Prostatic ducts, Prostatic urethra, Pubic hair, Pudendal arteries, Reproductive system, Rete testis, Sebaceous gland, Semen, Seminal vesicle, ..., Sertoli cell, Sex, Sex cords, Sex organ, Sexual arousal, Sexual differentiation, Sexual differentiation in humans, Sexual intercourse, Sperm, Spermatogenesis, Testicle, Testis-determining factor, Tetrasomy X, Triple X syndrome, Turner syndrome, Underarm hair, Urogenital sinus, Utricle (ear), Vas deferens, X chromosome, XX male syndrome, XXYY syndrome, XYY syndrome, Zygote, 49,XXXXX. Expand index (25 more) »
Androgen insensitivity syndrome
Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is an intersex condition in which there is a partial or complete inability of many cells in the affected genetic male to respond to androgenic hormones.
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Aneuploidy
Aneuploidy is the presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell, for example a human cell having 45 or 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46.
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Anti-Müllerian hormone
Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), also known as Müllerian-inhibiting hormone (MIH), is a glycoprotein hormone structurally related to inhibin and activin from the transforming growth factor beta superfamily, whose key roles are in growth differentiation and folliculogenesis.
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Appendix of testis
The appendix testis (or hydatid of Morgagni) is a vestigial remnant of the Müllerian duct, present on the upper pole of the testis and attached to the tunica vaginalis.
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Bulbourethral gland
A bulbourethral gland, also called a Cowper's gland for English anatomist William Cowper, is one of two small exocrine glands in the reproductive system of many male mammals (of all domesticated animals, they are only absent in the dog).
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Cartilage
Cartilage is a resilient and smooth elastic tissue, a rubber-like padding that covers and protects the ends of long bones at the joints, and is a structural component of the rib cage, the ear, the nose, the bronchial tubes, the intervertebral discs, and many other body components.
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Cell (biology)
The cell (from Latin cella, meaning "small room") is the basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms.
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Child
Biologically, a child (plural: children) is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty.
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Chromosome
A chromosome (from Ancient Greek: χρωμόσωμα, chromosoma, chroma means colour, soma means body) is a DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material (genome) of an organism.
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Cloacal membrane
The cloacal membrane is the membrane that covers the embryonic cloaca during the development of the urinary and reproductive organs.
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Cremaster muscle
The cremaster muscle is a muscle that covers the testis and the spermatic cord.
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Dartos
The dartos fascia or simply dartos is a layer of connective tissue found in the penile shaft, foreskin, and scrotum.
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Development of the reproductive system
The development of the reproductive system is a part of prenatal development, and concerns the sex organs.
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Development of the urinary system
The development of the urinary system beings as a part of prenatal development, and relates to the development of both the urinary system and the sex organs.
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Eccrine sweat gland
Eccrine glands (from ekkrinein "secrete"; sometimes called merocrine glands) are the major sweat glands of the human body, found in virtually all skin, with the highest density in palms and soles, then on the head, but much less on the trunk and the extremities.
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Egg cell
The egg cell, or ovum (plural ova), is the female reproductive cell (gamete) in oogamous organisms.
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Erection
An erection (clinically: penile erection or penile tumescence) is a physiological phenomenon in which the penis becomes firm, engorged, and enlarged.
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Evolution of sexual reproduction
The evolution of sexual reproduction describes how sexually reproducing animals, plants, fungi and protists evolved from a common ancestor that was a single celled eukaryotic species.
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Female
Female (♀) is the sex of an organism, or a part of an organism, that produces non-mobile ova (egg cells).
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Female reproductive system
The female reproductive system is made up of the internal and external sex organs that function in reproduction of new offspring.
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Fertilisation
Fertilisation or fertilization (see spelling differences), also known as generative fertilisation, conception, fecundation, syngamy and impregnation, is the fusion of gametes to initiate the development of a new individual organism.
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Fetus
A fetus is a stage in the prenatal development of viviparous organisms.
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Foreskin
In male human anatomy, the foreskin is the double-layered fold of smooth muscle tissue, blood vessels, neurons, skin, and mucous membrane part of the penis that covers and protects the glans penis and the urinary meatus.
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Gene
In biology, a gene is a sequence of DNA or RNA that codes for a molecule that has a function.
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Genital tubercle
A genital tubercle or phallic tubercle is a body of tissue present in the development of the reproductive system.
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Glans penis
The glans penis is the sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the human penis.
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Gubernaculum
The paired gubernacula (from Ancient Greek κυβερνάω.
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Human penis
The human penis is an external male intromittent organ that additionally serves as the urinal duct.
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Human reproduction
Human reproduction is any form of sexual reproduction resulting in human fertilization, typically involving sexual intercourse between a man and a woman.
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Hydatid of Morgagni
The Hydatid of Morgagni can refer to one of two closely related structures.
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Infant
An infant (from the Latin word infans, meaning "unable to speak" or "speechless") is the more formal or specialised synonym for "baby", the very young offspring of a human.
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Inguinal hernia
An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal-cavity contents through the inguinal canal.
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Intromittent organ
An intromittent organ is a general term for an external organ of a male organism that is specialized to deliver sperm during copulation.
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Klinefelter syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome (KS) also known as 47,XXY or XXY, is the set of symptoms that result from two or more X chromosomes in males.
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Labioscrotal swelling
The labioscrotal swellings (genital swellings or labioscrotal folds) are paired structures in the human embryo that represent the final stage of development of the caudal end of the external genitals before sexual differentiation.
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Larynx
The larynx, commonly called the voice box, is an organ in the top of the neck of tetrapods involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.
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Male accessory gland
Male accessory glands (MAG) in humans are the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and the bulbourethral glands (also called Cowper's glands).
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Male infertility
Male infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female.
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Oncofertility
Oncofertility is a subfield that bridges oncology and reproductive research to explore and expand options for the reproductive future of cancer survivors.
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Pelvic cavity
The pelvic cavity is a body cavity that is bounded by the bones of the pelvis.
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Prostate
The prostate (from Ancient Greek προστάτης, prostates, literally "one who stands before", "protector", "guardian") is a compound tubuloalveolar exocrine gland of the male reproductive system in most mammals.
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Prostatic ducts
The prostatic ducts (or prostatic ductules) open into the floor of the prostatic portion of the urethra, and are lined by two layers of epithelium, the inner layer consisting of columnar and the outer of small cubical cells.
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Prostatic urethra
The prostatic urethra, the widest and most dilatable part of the urethra canal, is about 3 cm long.
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Pubic hair
Pubic hair is terminal body hair that is found in the genital area of adolescent and adult humans.
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Pudendal arteries
The pudendal arteries are a group of arteries which supply many of the muscles and organs of the pelvic cavity.
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Reproductive system
The reproductive system or genital system is a system of sex organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of sexual reproduction.
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Rete testis
The rete testis is an anastomosing network of delicate tubules located in the hilum of the testicle (mediastinum testis) that carries sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the efferent ducts.
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Sebaceous gland
Sebaceous glands are microscopic exocrine glands in the skin that secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair of mammals.
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Semen
Semen, also known as seminal fluid, is an organic fluid that may contain spermatozoa.
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Seminal vesicle
The seminal vesicles (glandulae vesiculosae), vesicular glands, or seminal glands, are a pair of simple tubular glands posteroinferior to the urinary bladder of some male mammals.
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Sertoli cell
A Sertoli cell (a kind of sustentacular cell) is a "nurse" cell of the testicles that is part of a seminiferous tubule and helps in the process of spermatogenesis, the production of sperm.
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Sex
Organisms of many species are specialized into male and female varieties, each known as a sex. Sexual reproduction involves the combining and mixing of genetic traits: specialized cells known as gametes combine to form offspring that inherit traits from each parent.
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Sex cords
In embryogenesis, the sex cords, (primitive sex cords or gonadal cords) are structures that develop from the gonadal ridges.
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Sex organ
A sex organ (or reproductive organ) is any part of an animal's body that is involved in sexual reproduction.
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Sexual arousal
Sexual arousal (also sexual excitement) is the arousal of sexual desire, during or in anticipation of sexual activity.
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Sexual differentiation
Sexual differentiation is the process of development of the differences between males and females from an undifferentiated zygote.
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Sexual differentiation in humans
Sexual differentiation in humans is the process of development of sex differences in humans.
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Sexual intercourse
Sexual intercourse (or coitus or copulation) is principally the insertion and thrusting of the penis, usually when erect, into the vagina for sexual pleasure, reproduction, or both.
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Sperm
Sperm is the male reproductive cell and is derived from the Greek word (σπέρμα) sperma (meaning "seed").
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Spermatogenesis
Spermatogenesis is the process by which haploid spermatozoa develop from germ cells in the seminiferous tubules of the testis.
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Testicle
The testicle or testis is the male reproductive gland in all animals, including humans.
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Testis-determining factor
Testis-determining factor (TDF), also known as sex-determining region Y (SRY) protein, is a DNA-binding protein (also known as gene-regulatory protein/transcription factor) encoded by the SRY gene that is responsible for the initiation of male sex determination in humans.
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Tetrasomy X
Tetrasomy X (also called XXXX syndrome, quadruple X, or 48,XXXX) is an extremely rare chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of four X chromosomes instead of two X chromosomes.
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Triple X syndrome
Triple X syndrome, also known as trisomy X and 47,XXX, is characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome in each cell of a female.
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Turner syndrome
Turner syndrome (TS), also known as 45,X or 45,X0, is a condition in which a female is partly or completely missing an X chromosome.
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Underarm hair
Underarm hair, also known as axillary hair, is the hair in the underarm area (axilla).
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Urogenital sinus
The urogenital sinus is a part of the human body only present in the development of the urinary and reproductive organs.
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Utricle (ear)
The utricle, along with the saccule, is one of the two otolith organs located in the vertebrate inner ear.
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Vas deferens
The vas deferens (Latin: "carrying-away vessel"; plural: vasa deferentia), also called ductus deferens (Latin: "carrying-away duct"; plural: ductus deferentes), is part of the male reproductive system of many vertebrates; these vasa transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts in anticipation of ejaculation.
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X chromosome
The X chromosome is one of the two sex-determining chromosomes (allosomes) in many organisms, including mammals (the other is the Y chromosome), and is found in both males and females.
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XX male syndrome
XX male syndrome is a rare congenital condition where an individual with a female genotype has phenotypically male characteristics that can vary between cases.
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XXYY syndrome
XXYY syndrome is a sex chromosome anomaly in which males have an extra X and Y chromosome.
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XYY syndrome
XYY syndrome is a genetic condition in which a male has an extra Y chromosome.
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Zygote
A zygote (from Greek ζυγωτός zygōtos "joined" or "yoked", from ζυγοῦν zygoun "to join" or "to yoke") is a eukaryotic cell formed by a fertilization event between two gametes.
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49,XXXXX
49,XXXXX, also known as pentasomy X, is a chromosome abnormality where a female has five X chromosomes rather than the normal two.
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References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Male_reproductive_system
