varicocele
[var-i-koh-seel]
- a varicose condition of the spermatic veins of the scrotum.
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What should a young man do when he discovers that he has varicocele?
Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex InstructionT. W. Shannon
Does varicocele caused by the falling of mumps, lead to sterility?
Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex InstructionT. W. Shannon
Also, because they act directly on the disease in cases of Varicocele of the Cord.
Manhood Perfectly RestoredUnknown
But neither one alone will cure a really serious case of Varicocele.
Manhood Perfectly RestoredUnknown
If the varicocele is quite large, the subject will do well to consult a competent surgeon and to take his advice.
The Biology, Physiology and Sociology of ReproductionWinfield S. Hall
varicocele
- pathol an abnormal distension of the veins of the spermatic cord in the scrotum
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Word Origin and History for varicocele
n.
1736, Modern Latin, from Latin varic-, comb. form of varix (see varices) + Greek kele "tumor."
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varicocele
(văr′ĭ-kō-sēl′)- A varicose condition of veins of the spermatic cord or the ovaries, forming a soft tumor.
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