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Hematocele

He-mat′o-cele

,
Noun.
[
Hemato-
+ Gr. [GREEK] tumor: cf. F.
hématocèle
.]
(Med.)
A tumor filled with blood.

Definition 2024


hematocele

hematocele

English

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Noun

hematocele (plural hematoceles)

  1. (pathology) A swelling caused by the collection of blood in a cavity, especially of the membrane covering the testis