Glossary of Terms
When it comes to your prostate health, knowledge is power. We at Dattoli Cancer Center understand that on your journey to acquire information about prostate cancer, related research, and various treatments, you will come across medical and scientific jargon that might need further explanation. Here we've provided a Glossary of Terms related to the topics of prostate health, prostate cancer, prostate cancer research and prostate cancer treatments and cures. You can search for a term numerically or alphabetically by selecting a character in the box below or simply scroll down through the list of terms and their corresponding definitions.
Ejaculation
The release of semen through the penis during orgasm.
Ejaculatory Ducts
The tubular passages through which semen reaches the prostativ urethra during orgasm.
Endocrine
A term referring to the ductless glands, such as the pituitary and the testes, which make an internal secretion or hormone which passes into the bloodstream and has an important influence on metabolic processes.
Enzyme:
A chemical substance produced by living cells that causes chemical reactions to take place while not being changed itself.
Erectile Dysfunction (E.D.)
Dysfunction (Also known as E.D. or Impotence): The loss of ability to produce and/or sustain an erection sufficient for intercourse.
Estrogen
Female hormones that block the luteinizing hormone (LH) and can inhibit testosterone production to the castrate range.
Eulexin
See flutamide.
External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
A form of radiation therapy that utilizes radiation delivered by an external source (machine) and directed at a target area to be radiated. In contrast to EBRT, brachytherapy utilizes radiation sources (seeds) that are internal, implanted in the target tissue. EBRT may use conventional photons, protons, neutrons or electrons.
Extracapsular Extension
Used to describe prostate cancer, which has spread outside the prostate gland.
