Cello scrotum
Cello Scrotum
Cello Scrotum (pronounced: /ˈtʃɛloʊ ˈskroʊtəm/) is a term that was once believed to be a medical condition affecting the scrotum of cellists, similar to the more commonly known guitar nipple.
Etymology
The term "Cello Scrotum" was coined in a letter to the British Medical Journal in 1974 by Elaine Murphy, later Baroness Murphy, and her husband, John. The term was intended as a joke in response to a previous letter in the journal about guitar nipple, a condition allegedly affecting classical guitarists.
Description
Cello Scrotum was described as a condition caused by the irritation of the scrotum due to the pressure and friction exerted by the cello when it is held between the legs while playing. The condition was said to cause discomfort and possible skin problems.
Related Terms
- Guitar Nipple: A similar condition said to affect guitarists, caused by the pressure of the guitar against the chest.
- Fiddler's neck: A dermatological condition that affects violin players where there is a reddening or a lump on the neck where the violin is held.
- Jogger's nipple: A condition caused by friction from clothing against the nipples during prolonged periods of exercise.
Controversy
In 2009, Baroness Murphy admitted that the condition was a hoax, invented as a joke response to the letter about guitar nipple. Despite this, the term had been included in several medical dictionaries and was believed by some to be a genuine condition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cello scrotum
- Wikipedia's article - Cello scrotum
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