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What does hydrocele mean?

  1. Inflammation of the liver

  2. Enlarged heart

  3. Swelling of the testes

  4. Fluid in the lungs

The correct answer is: Swelling of the testes

Hydrocele refers to the swelling of the testes, specifically the build up of fluid around one or both testicles. This condition is not related to inflammation of the liver (option A), enlarged heart (option B), or fluid in the lungs (option D).