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  • Telehealth

    (TEH-leh-helth)

    The delivery of healthcare from a distance using electronic information and technology, such as computers, cameras, videoconferencing, satellites, wireless communications, and the Internet.

  • Telemedicine

    The delivery of healthcare from a distance using electronic information and technology, such as computers, cameras, videoconferencing, satellites, wireless communications, and the Internet.

  • Temperature

    A measurement of the heat in a person's body.

  • Temperature spike

    When your temperature suddenly becomes elevated or goes up.

  • Teratoma

    (TAYR-uh-TOH-muh)

    A type of germ cell tumor that may contain several different types of tissue, such as hair, muscle, and bone.

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  • Testes

    (TES-tees)

    Two egg-shaped glands inside the scrotum that produce sperm and male hormones. Also called testicles.

  • Testicles

    (TES-tih-kuls)

    Two egg-shaped glands inside the scrotum that produce sperm and male hormones. Also called testes.

  • Testicular mass

    A swelling of your testis or testicle, the male reproductive gland.

  • Testosterone

    (tes-TOS-teh-rone)

    A hormone made mainly in the testes (part of the male reproductive system). It is needed to develop and maintain male sex characteristics, such as facial hair, deep voice, and muscle growth. Testosterone may also be made in the laboratory and is used to treat certain medical conditions.