Path. [med.L.: see prec., and CELE. So F. spermatocèle, Sp. espermatocela.] (See quots.)
1693. trans. Blancard’s Phys. Dict. (ed. 2), Spermatocele, a Rupture caused by the Contraction of the Vessel which ejects the Seed, and its falling down into the Scrotum.
1823. Crabb, Technol. Dict., Spermatocele,… a swelling of the testes, or epididymis, from an accumulation of semen.
1874. Van Buren, Dis. Genit. Org., 407. Spermatocele is a collection of serous fluid, containing spermatic elements.
