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Varicocele  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RQSR8GBC-3

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