varicocele
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of varicocele
Example Sentences
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A review revealed a varicocele - a swelling of veins in the scrotum that can affect sperm quality.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
Pav Stojkovic, who lives in L.A. and works in tech, and his wife were trying to get pregnant for six months until he discovered he had varicocele, a common condition that was impacting his sperm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
About 40% of infertile men have varicocele, although it doesn’t always impair fertility – 15% of fertile men also have varicocele.
From The Guardian • Aug. 12, 2018
A physical examination can identify varicocele, and it’s easily ruled out by an ultrasound scan.
From The Guardian • Aug. 12, 2018
He was discharged from the service February 22, 1863, and the cause of discharge is stated to be "varicocele, to which he was subject four years before enlistment."
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
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