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

Historical Examples of varicocele

What should a young man do when he discovers that he has varicocele?
Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex Instruction
T. W. Shannon
Does varicocele caused by the falling of mumps, lead to sterility?
Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex Instruction
T. W. Shannon
Also, because they act directly on the disease in cases of Varicocele of the Cord.
Manhood Perfectly Restored
Unknown
But neither one alone will cure a really serious case of Varicocele.
Manhood Perfectly Restored
Unknown
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 Reproduction
Winfield S. Hall

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."

varicocele in Medicine

varicocele

[văr′ĭ-kō-sēl′]

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