noun
- plural of varicocele; enlarged veins within the scrotum that can cause swelling and discomfort
Usage: medical
Examples
- The urologist diagnosed bilateral varicoceles during the examination.
- Varicoceles are more common on the left side than the right.
- Surgery may be recommended for painful varicoceles that affect fertility.
- Many men with varicoceles experience no symptoms at all.
- The doctor explained that varicoceles can sometimes cause male infertility.
- Treatment options for varicoceles include surgical repair or embolization.