varicocele

[var-i-koh-seel]

noun Pathology.

a varicose condition of the spermatic veins of the scrotum.

Origin of varicocele

First recorded in 1730–40; varico- + -cele¹

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Examples from the Web for varicocele

If the varicocele is quite large, the subject will do well to consult a competent surgeon and to take his advice.
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But neither one alone will cure a really serious case of Varicocele.
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British Dictionary definitions for varicocele

varicocele

noun

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

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Word Origin and History for varicocele

1736, Modern Latin, from Latin varic-, comb. form of varix (see varices) + Greek kele "tumor."

Medicine definitions for varicocele

varicocele

[văr′ĭ-kō-sēl′]

n.

A varicose condition of veins of the spermatic cord or the ovaries, forming a soft tumor.