varicocele
/ˈvarɪkə(ʊ)ˌsiːl
/noun Medicine
A mass of varicose veins in the spermatic cord.Scrotal ultrasonography is helpful in confirming a varicocele or testicular tumour....
- A varicocele causes swelling due to swollen veins within the scrotum.
- Other benign conditions resulting in a scrotal mass, such as testicular torsion, spermatocele, varicocele, or tuberculosis, must be ruled out.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from Latin varix, varic- 'dilated vein' + -cele.