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swelling vs spermatocele

spermatocele vs swelling

swelling and spermatocele both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swelling Yes No No No
spermatocele Yes No No No
As nouns, spermatocele is a hyponym of swelling; that is, spermatocele is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than swelling:
  • swelling: an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
  • spermatocele: a swelling on the epididymis or the testis; usually contains spermatozoa
swelling (noun) spermatocele (noun)
the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water) a swelling on the epididymis or the testis; usually contains spermatozoa
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
Difference between swelling and spermatocele

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