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testicular vein

testicular vein

4.3
A vein that carries blood from the testicles to the heart
  • noun
  • /tɛˈstɪkjʊlər veɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena testicular
  • A blockage in the testicular vein can lead to swelling and discomfort.

Examples

  • Ultrasound imaging revealed an abnormality in his left testicular vein.

  • The surgeon examined the patient's testicular vein during the procedure.

  • The testicular vein is essential for male reproductive health.

  • Surgeons often examine the testicular veins during procedures.

  • A blockage in the testicular vein can lead to swelling and discomfort.

  • The surgeon examined the patient's testicular vein during the procedure.

  • Ultrasound imaging revealed an abnormality in his left testicular vein.

Synonyms

vena testicularis
vstesticular vein
  • Specialized
8.7

A vein that carries blood away from a testicle to larger veins

is directed specifically toward the heart rather than the main venous system

Surface Forms

testicular vein singular
testicular veins plural

Morphology

testicular + vein

The meaning is directly compositional: 'testicular' means 'pertaining to the testicles' and 'vein' is a blood vessel returning blood, so the combined noun denotes the vein associated with the testicles. This follows regular noun–modifier composition common across languages and in medical vocabulary, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Testicular vein is a simple, literal name: testicular points to the testicles and vein means a 'blood vessel' that 'carries blood away' toward the heart. So the phrase describes the vein that takes blood from the testicles to the heart.