What is an orchidometer?
Medical tool known as orchidometer is used to measure the volume of the testicles. This tool was first created by Dr. Andrea Prader of Zurich University in 1966. The orchidometer looks like a number of small beads that are connected, so this tool is sometimes referred to as Medical worries of beads, Prader balls, or endocrine rosary.
In order to measure the volume of the patient's testicles, these balls are compared with the testicles. The volume number on the bead, which best corresponds to the size of the testicles, is then read. Prepubescent males are measured by balls from size 1-3 ml (0.03 - 0.10 oz); Pubescent males are measured by balls ranging from 4 ml (0.13 oz) and others; And adults are measured by balls ranging from 12-25 ml (0.40-0.84 oz).
The testicular measurement is important because irregular testicles can determine certain diseases such as testicular cancer. In addition, the presence of the testicles can confirm that the boy is moving from adolescence to masculinity. Also too much testes mohou indicate a form of retardation known as a fragile syndrome x.
orchidometers are regularly used worldwide. This tool is often made of wood, although there are also glass orchidometers. While doctors use this device most, the orchidometer can also be purchased for personal use. Some medicines may cause the testicles to reduce or expand, and in this case the orchidometer is very useful.
Before 1966, doctors had no way to determine the size of the baby's testes. Children who ripened slowly were considered mentally handicapped. With the invention of an orchidometer, parents and doctors can now monitor the child's development accurately and accurately.
In addition to practical medical use, the orchidometer also allowed the surveyers to perform some unique comparison. Many scientists believe that boys from all over the world ripen according to geographical placement at different pace. ThanksThe orchidometer can be compared to boys from all over the world.
Although the findings differ, most scientists agree that this medical instrument is useful in terms of studying different cultures. All boys should have their testicles measured by a doctor since they were born. In this way, any abnormalities or changes in the testes can be seen.