varicocele
noun
var·i·co·cele
ˈver-ə-kō-ˌsēl 
ˈva-rə-
: a varicose enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord
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Doctors first recommended a varicocele embolization procedure designed to improve sperm production.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Treatment for Male Infertility A variety of treatments are available, including medications, hormone adjustments, and varicocele repair.
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Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
9 Dec. 2025
Swollen veins in the scrotum called varicoceles can play a role, too.
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Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
Hydroceles and varicoceles are common urological conditions that are generally not serious.
—
Josephine Hessert,
Verywell Health,
1 Dec. 2024
Surgery reduces heat effects on the testis caused by the varicocele.
—
Karen Pallarito,
Health,
12 May 2023
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Treatment for Male Infertility A variety of treatments are available, including medications, hormone adjustments, and varicocele repair.
—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
9 Dec. 2025
Swollen veins in the scrotum called varicoceles can play a role, too.
—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
Hydroceles and varicoceles are common urological conditions that are generally not serious.
—
Josephine Hessert,
Verywell Health,
1 Dec. 2024
Surgery reduces heat effects on the testis caused by the varicocele.
—
Karen Pallarito,
Health,
12 May 2023
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“Varicocele.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varicocele. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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varicocele
noun
var·i·co·cele
ˈvar-i-kō-ˌsēl
: a varicose enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord producing a soft compressible tumor mass in the scrotum
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