Definitions for "Testicular Torsion"
When testicle twists on itself, cutting off its own blood supply. Causes extreme pain, and requires immediate surgical repair to reduce damage to the testicle
condition in which the testicle twists on itself, cutting off its own blood supply; it occurs most commonly in adolescents. Surgical correction is necessary as soon as possible to save the testicle. It is associated with excruciating testicular pain.
a condition of a twisted spermatic cord that has caused reduced blood flow to the testis. If not corrected immediately, the affected testis can be lost.