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Smegma
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Smegma A cheesy lubricating secretion from the sebaceous glands of the penis that enables the foreskin to retract smoothly over the head of the penis.
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Penis
The male sex organ, which consists of a head called glans, and the shaft or body. At the tip of the glans is the urethral opening, through which urine and semen leave the body. The shaft or the body of the penis is made of spongy tissue and blood vessels. And it fills with blood an grows in size (becomes erect) during sexual excitement.
Foreskin
The flap of skin that normally covers the head of the penis; it is removed when a baby is circumcised.
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Sexually transmitted diseases
Diseases communicable by sexual relations, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, genital warts, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, HIV, hepatitis B, and human papillomavirus (HPV).
Sickle cell anemia
An inherited chronic anemia - caused by abnormally shaped red blood cells - exclusive to populations of African descent. If carefully monitored, women with sickle cell anemia can give birth to healthy babies.
Skin disorders
Any disorder of the skin, including rashes, eczema, and birthmarks.
Sleep disorders
Any of the problems that disturb regular sleep, including night terrors, sleep apnea, or trouble going to sleep.
Small for gestational age
An infant who is not as big as could be expected given her gestational age is termed "small for gestational age." SGA babies are small because of slow development, not because they've had less time in the womb, like premature babies.
Smegma
Solids
Foods given to babies other than formula or breast milk. Solids are usually introduced when an infant is around 6 months of age.
Sperm allergy
An immune reaction to sperm, causing your body to produce antibodies that kill or disable sperm. In a small percentage of women (some estimate less than 2 percent) this condition can be serious enough to cause infertility; men can also develop antibodies to their own sperm.
Sperm antibodies
An immune reaction to sperm, causing your body to produce antibodies that kill or disable sperm. In a small percentage of women (some estimate less than 2 percent) this condition can be serious enough to cause infertility; men can also develop antibodies to their own sperm.
Sperm bank
An organization that collects and stores sperm for artificial insemination. Individuals or couples can store their own sperm for later use, or can get sperm from donors.
Sperm motility
The ability of sperm to move and swim quickly.
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Penis
The male sex organ, which consists of a head called glans, and the shaft or body. At the tip of the glans is the urethral opening, through which urine and semen leave the body. The shaft or the body of the penis is made of spongy tissue and blood vessels. And it fills with blood an grows in size (becomes erect) during sexual excitement.
Foreskin
The flap of skin that normally covers the head of the penis; it is removed when a baby is circumcised.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Sexually transmitted diseases
Diseases communicable by sexual relations, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, genital warts, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, HIV, hepatitis B, and human papillomavirus (HPV).
Sickle cell anemia
An inherited chronic anemia - caused by abnormally shaped red blood cells - exclusive to populations of African descent. If carefully monitored, women with sickle cell anemia can give birth to healthy babies.
Skin disorders
Any disorder of the skin, including rashes, eczema, and birthmarks.
Sleep disorders
Any of the problems that disturb regular sleep, including night terrors, sleep apnea, or trouble going to sleep.
Small for gestational age
An infant who is not as big as could be expected given her gestational age is termed "small for gestational age." SGA babies are small because of slow development, not because they've had less time in the womb, like premature babies.
Smegma
Solids
Foods given to babies other than formula or breast milk. Solids are usually introduced when an infant is around 6 months of age.
Sperm allergy
An immune reaction to sperm, causing your body to produce antibodies that kill or disable sperm. In a small percentage of women (some estimate less than 2 percent) this condition can be serious enough to cause infertility; men can also develop antibodies to their own sperm.
Sperm antibodies
An immune reaction to sperm, causing your body to produce antibodies that kill or disable sperm. In a small percentage of women (some estimate less than 2 percent) this condition can be serious enough to cause infertility; men can also develop antibodies to their own sperm.
Sperm bank
An organization that collects and stores sperm for artificial insemination. Individuals or couples can store their own sperm for later use, or can get sperm from donors.
Sperm motility
The ability of sperm to move and swim quickly.
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