Haematocoele (Noun)
Meaning
Swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a haematocoele, a painful swelling caused by blood collecting in the scrotum.
- The doctor explained that the haematocoele was a result of the injury to the testicular membrane.
- After the accident, the patient developed a large haematocoele that required immediate medical attention.
- The ultrasound revealed a significant haematocoele surrounding the testis, which needed to be drained surgically.
- The haematocoele caused by the rupture of the testicular membrane was treated with a combination of medication and rest.