hydrocele
/ˈhaɪdroʊˌsil/
noun
- A medical condition where fluid collects around a testicle, causing swelling in the scrotum.
- If a hydrocele becomes painful or very large, surgery may be needed to drain the fluid.
- The doctor explained that a hydrocele is usually harmless and often goes away on its own.
- Newborn baby boys sometimes develop a hydrocele, but it typically resolves without treatment.