hematocele

/hiˌmædoʊˈsil/
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Definitions of hematocele
  1. noun
    swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis)
    synonyms: haematocele, haematocoele, hematocoele
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    type of:
    lump, puffiness, swelling
    an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
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