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Adenoma
A benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue. If it becomes cancerous, it is called an adenocarcinoma
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- Duane syndrome See: Okihiro syndrome.
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- Semen The fluid that is released through the penis during orgasm. Semen is made up of fluid and of sperm. The fluid…
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- Bacterial prostatitis, acute Prostatitis, acute: Inflammation of the prostate gland of sudden (acute) onset due to bacterial infection…