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Term	Definition
T cells	Contribute to the immune defences.

Testicle	Either of the pair of male sex organs within the scrotum.

Testosterone	A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics.

Torsion	Abnormal twisting of testis within the scrotum.

Toxoplasmosis	A disease of mammals and birds, usually transmitted to humans through ingesting undercooked meat or cat faeces.

Transgendered	Someone who had undergone or is undergoing the process of changing their physical characteristics from one gender to another.

Transsexual	Someone who believes that they belong to the sex opposite to their biological gender .

Transuretheral resection	An operation performed when the prostate gland becomes enlarged.

Trauma	Emotional shock or physical injury.

Tumour	Abnormal growth in or on any part of the body.

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