Term: testicular shielding

Pronunciation: (tes-TIH-kyoo-ler SHEEL-ding)

Description:

A procedure used to help keep a man fertile by preventing damage to the testicles during radiation therapy. A protective shield is placed over the scrotum (the external sac that contains the testicles) during radiation to the pelvic area. Testicular shielding is a type of fertility preservation.