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OBGYN equipment
Obstetrics and gynecology equipment
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Informed consent
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A contractual agreement between a patient and a physician, whereby the patient gives permission to undergo a certain procedure based on as clear an understanding of the issue as is possible. This ...
Surrogate mother
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A woman who is artificially inseminated and carries to term a baby which will be raised by its genetic father and his partner.
Testes
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
Two small organs that are located at the base of the male's penis and in which sperm are produced.
Testicular biopsy
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A minor surgical procedure used to take a small sample of testicular tissue for microscopic examination; a test used to diagnose male fertility problems when no other means is available (this is ...
Testicular enzyme defect
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A congenital enzyme defect that prevents the testes from responding to hormonal stimulation. Will result in oligospermia or azozoospermia.
Testicular failure, primary
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A congenital, developmental, or genetic error resulting in a testicular malformation that prevents sperm production.
Testicular failure, secondary
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
Acquired testicular damage - for example, from drugs, prolonged exposure to toxic substances, or a varicocoele.
