varicocele

American  

[var-i-koh-seel] / ˈvær ɪ koʊˌsil /

noun

Pathology.

1. a varicose condition of the spermatic veins of the scrotum.

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varicocele British  

/ ˈværɪkəʊˌsiːl /

noun

1. pathol an abnormal distension of the veins of the spermatic cord in the scrotum

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Etymology

Origin of varicocele

First recorded in 1730–40; varico- + -cele ¹

Example Sentences

A physical examination can identify varicocele, and it’s easily ruled out by an ultrasound scan.

From The Guardian

Among all men, about one in seven has a varicocele, in which excess blood vessels impair the count and quality of sperm, Witt said.

From Seattle Times

With a prelude like this, the inexperienced physician might expect strangulated hernia or some preliminary symptoms of brain tumor, but what he usually finds is a varicocele, and a small one at that.

From Project Gutenberg

He practiced subcutaneous deligation in forty cases of varicocele, and all were successful.

From Project Gutenberg

Pain in the hollow of the back may be the only symptom of varicocele in cases where there are any symptoms.

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