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varicocele (n.)

"tumor in the scrotum," 1736, medical Latin, from Latin varico-, combining form of varix "dilated vein," (see varicose) + Latinized form of Greek kele "tumor, rupture, hernia" (see -cele).

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Definitions of varicocele from WordNet

varicocele (n.)
dilatation of the veins associated with the spermatic cord in the testes;
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