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Ejaculate: Semen release during orgasm.

Ejaculatory Ducts: Paired anatomic tubes that run through the prostate from the seminal vesicles to the prostatic urethra, serving as conduits for sperm and fluids from the testicles during sexual activity.

Epididymis: Storage site for sperm produced by the testicles which connects to vas deferens.

Epidural anesthesia: A form of regional anesthesia in which the numbing drug is injected into the tissue surrounding the dura, the covering of the spinal cord.

Epithelial cell: Type of cell which lines hollow organs, ducts, and glands. Example: prostatic epithelial cells produced prostate-specific antigen.

Erectile Dysfunction: Abnormality of erection.

Estrogen: Femal hormone.

Excretory Urogram: Imaging test to visualize the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra by injecting a radio-opaque fluid intravenously. Synonym: Intravenous pyelogram, IVP.

Expectant management: Conservative therapy of prostate cancer involving careful monitoring. Synonyms: Deferred therapy, watchful waiting.