Medical term for the twisting of the spermatic cord, causing loss of blood flow to the testicle. Also referred to as 精巣捻転症.
See also: 精巣捻転症
Testicular torsion is a condition requiring emergency surgery.
Synonymous medical term; 精巣 is a more formal anatomical term for testis, while 睾丸 is the common term.
Compound of 睾丸 (testicle) + 捻転 (twisting, torsion) + 症 (condition, disease).