sarcocele

/sɑrkəˈsɛli/

Definitions

1. noun

A hernia of the spermatic cord, especially one that contains the spermatic cord and the testicular artery.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a sarcocele, a rare condition that requires immediate surgery.”

2. noun

A tumor or swelling of the spermatic cord, especially one that contains the spermatic cord and the testicular artery.

“The medical textbook described the symptoms of a sarcocele, a type of tumor that can cause severe pain.”

Synonyms

  • indirect inguinal hernia
  • spermatic hernia