1831, plural of Modern Latin chelicera, from Greek khele claw, talon, cloven hoof, from PIE *ghel-wo-, from root *ghel-una- jaw, + keras horn (see kerato-). Earlier chelicer (1835), from French chÃ©licÃ¨re.
Testicular diseases can be classified as endocrine disorders or as a disorders of the reproductive system. The testicles are well-known to be very sensitive to impact and injury. Blue balls is a slang term for a temporary fluid congestion in the testicles and prostate region caused by prolonged sexual arousal. The most prominent diseases of testicles are: 1  testicular cancer and other neoplasms. 2  swelling of a testicle, caused by hydrocele testis.  inflammation of the testicles, called orchitis.
Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord (from which the testicle is suspended) twists, cutting off the testicle's blood supply.The principal symptom is testicular pain. The testis is inadequately affixed to the scrotum, allowing it to move freely.esticular Torsion. Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord (from which the testicle is suspended) twists, cutting off the testicle's blood supply. The principal symptom is testicular pain. The testis is inadequately affixed to the scrotum, allowing it to move freely. PubMed Health Glossary. (Source: Wikipedia).