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Testicular Vein

Definition:

The testicular vein is a vein that drains blood from the testicles and carries it back to the heart via the abdomen.

Senses and Usages:

1. Anatomy:

In anatomy, the testicular vein refers to the vein that arises from the pampiniform plexus in the scrotum and ascends through the spermatic cord. It carries deoxygenated blood from the testicles to the inferior vena cava.

Example Sentence: The surgeon carefully dissected the testicular vein during the procedure.

2. Medical:

In the medical field, the testicular vein can be associated with conditions such as varicocele, an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum which can cause discomfort or infertility.

Example Sentence: The patient was diagnosed with a swollen testicular vein and was recommended for further evaluation.

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