hematocele /he·ma·to·cele/ (he´mah-to-) (hem´ah-to-sēl″) an effusion of blood into a cavity, especially into the tunica vaginalis testis.
hematocele
hematocele
parametric hematocele , pelvic hematocele, retrouterine hematocele a swelling formed by effusion of blood into the pouch of Douglas.
he·ma·to·cele (h  m -t-sl , h -m t-)n. 1. An effusion of blood into a canal or a cavity of the body. 2. See hemorrhagic cyst. |
hematocele
[hem′ətōsēl′]
a cystlike accumulation of blood within the tunica vaginalis of the scrotum. It is usually caused by injury and may require surgery if the blood is not readily resorbed. Also spelled haematocele.
hematocele
an effusion of blood into a cavity, especially into the tunica vaginalis testis.
hematocele
Urology Pooled blood in the scrotum. Cf Spermatocele.
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