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TCC: Transitional Cell Carcinoma
Testicular Cancer: Is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system.
Treatments: Since testicular cancers can spread, patients are usually offered adjuvant treatment - in the form of chemotherapy or radiotherapy - after surgery to remove the affected testicle (orchiectomy).
Testis: The male organ of reproduction
Testosterone: The male hormone
Testosterone Deficiency: When the testicles do not produce enough testosterone. Symptoms- erectile dysfunction, diminished sexual drive, low energy, depressed mood, decreased muscle mass or tone
Treatments: Replacing the body's testosterone- IM injections, Oral tablets, Transdermal systems (patches)
Tissue: A collection of cells united to form a particular function
Toxicity: Side effects
Trans: Prefix meaning across
Transitional: This describes the type of lining found in the bladder
Transverse: The horizontal plane
Tubules: Very small tubular parts
TURBT: Transurethral Resection of a Bladder Tumor
TURP: Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
TWOC: Trial With Out Catheter