Human Disease MESH is developed by UMLS. Further data from MedGen, OMIM, CTD
Term ID:
11521
Name:
Varicocele
Definition:
A condition characterized by the dilated tortuous veins of the SPERMATIC CORD with a marked left-sided predominance. Adverse effect on male fertility occurs when varicocele leads to an increased scrotal (and testicular) temperature and reduced testicular volume.