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Andrology (from , anēr, genitive , andros 'man' and , -logia) is a name for the medical specialty that deals with male health, particularly relating to the problems of the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men. It is the parallel to gynecology, which deals with medical issues which are specific to female health, especially reproductive and urologic health.

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Occupation.name
Andrologist
Occupation.official_names
Doctor, medical specialist
Occupation.type
Specialty
Occupation.activity_sector
Medicines
Occupation.formation
Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Occupation.employment_field
Hospitals, clinics

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Andrology (from , anēr, genitive , andros 'man' and , -logia) is a name for the medical specialty that deals with male health, particularly relating to the problems of the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men. It is the parallel to gynecology, which deals with medical issues which are specific to female health, especially reproductive and urologic health.

== Process == Andrology covers anomalies in the connective tissues pertaining to the genitalia, as well as changes in the volume of cells, such as in genital hypertrophy or macrogenitosomia.

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