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.
Sometimes, what seems to be testicle pain is caused by a problem that starts in the groin, abdomen or somewhere else â for example, kidney stones and some hernias can cause testicle pain. The cause of testicle pain can't always be identified. Causes of testicle pain or pain in the testicle area can include: Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes) Drug side effect, such as certain antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs. Epididymitis (testicle inflammation) Gangrene (specifically, a type of gangrene called Fournier's gangrene)