noun
- An abnormal collection or swelling of blood in a body cavity or tissue, especially in the scrotum or around the testicles.
Usage: medical; also spelled hematocele in U.S. English
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a haematocele after a traumatic injury to the groin.
- A haematocele can develop following surgery or blunt trauma to the scrotal area.
- The doctor ordered an ultrasound to confirm the presence of a haematocele.
- In some cases, a haematocele may resolve on its own without medical intervention.
- The haematocele caused significant swelling and discomfort in the affected region.