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.
Here are some examples of the physical genital symptoms that cause and may be caused in part by anxiety in men: Testicular Pain And Hypersensitivity Testicular pain is a common problem. Usually it's very mild and not much of an issue. But hypersensitivity - another anxiety symptom that causes you to notice any issue related to your physical health - makes it worse. Testicular hypersensitivity is a relatively common reaction to stress in males and can be highly uncomfortable (it may flare up in either just one of the testicles or in both).