An abnormal dilation of the veins of the spermatic cord, caused by failure of the valves within the veins, is:
A) testicular torsion
B) a hydrocele
C) Peyronie disease
D) a varicocele
D
Explanation: The combining form varic/o means "dilated vein" and the suffix -cele means "herniation."
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