noun
- An abnormal collection or swelling of blood in a body cavity or tissue, especially in the scrotum or around the testicles.
Usage: medical term; also spelled haematocele in British English
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a hematocele after a sports injury to the groin.
- A hematocele can develop following trauma or surgery in the scrotal region.
- The doctor recommended imaging to assess the size and severity of the hematocele.
- Most small hematoceles resolve on their own without surgical intervention.
- The hematocele caused swelling and discomfort that required medical evaluation.