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Term Definition
Tachyphylaxis

Decreased response of a patient to a drug that was previously effective.

Tadalafil (Cialis)

A medication used to treat erectile dysfunction that works by increasing the flow of blood into the penis.

Testicles (testes; singular testis)

Part of the male reproductive system, the testicles manufacture the male hormones, including testosterone, and produce sperm, the male reproductive cells. The testicles are located inside the scrotum, the loose sac of skin that hangs below the penis. They lie outside the body cavity so sperm can mature at a lower temperature

Testis

One of two male reproductive organs that are located within the scrotum and produce testosterone and sperm.

Testoderm

Topical (patch) form of testosterone for testosterone replacement therapy.

Testosterone

The male hormone that is essential for sperm production and the development of male characteristics, including muscle mass and strength, fat distribution, bone mass, sex drive, and facial hair.

Testosterone replacement therapy

Treatment in which the blood testosterone level is returned to the normal range based on the man's age. This is done by administering testosterone either by implantation under the skin, by mouth, with patches or by injection.

Therapy

The treatment of disease .

Thyroid
  1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A preparation of the thyroid gland used to treat hypothyroidism. 3. Shaped like a shield. (The thyroid gland was so-named by Thomas Wharton in 1656 because it was shaped like an ancient Greek shield.)
Tissue

Specific type of material in the body, e.g., muscle, hair.

Tobacco

A South American herb, formally known as Nicotiana tabacum , whose leaves contain 2-8% nicotine and serve as the source of smoking and smokeless tobacco .

Tranquilizer

A medication that relieves anxiety.

Transdermal

Entering through the skin, as in administration of a drug applied to the skin in an ointment, gel, or patch form.

Transrectal

Through the rectum.

Transrectal ultrasound

Visualization of the prostate by the use of an ultrasound probe placed into the rectum.

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