The term is from the Ancient Greek ὄρχις meaning "testicle"; same root as orchid. A hydrocele is an accumulation of serous fluid in a body cavity. A hydrocele testis is the accumulation of fluids ...
A hydrocele is when there is fluid that collects in the scrotum. This will often cause the scrotum to look big or swollen. A hydrocele can be on either one side or on both sides of the scrotum. During ...