Hematocele (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 hematocele, a painful swelling of the testicular membrane caused by an injury during a sports accident.
- A hematocele can cause severe pain and discomfort, and in some cases, it may require surgical intervention to drain the accumulated blood.
- The urologist explained to the patient that the hematocele was likely caused by a burst blood vessel in the tunica vaginalis, the membrane surrounding the testicle.
- After a traumatic injury to the groin area, the patient developed a large hematocele that required immediate medical attention to prevent further complications.
- The surgeon carefully drained the hematocele by making a small incision in the scrotum, relieving the patient's pain and discomfort.