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hydrocele

/ˈhaɪdrəsɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does hydrocele mean?

noun

A collection of serous fluid in a body cavity, especially in the tunica vaginalis testis, often resulting in a swelling of the scrotum.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with a hydrocele, which required surgical intervention to drain the fluid."

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