oscheocele
- noun
- /ˈɒskiˌoʊsiːl/
- Archaic
- Treatment of an oscheocele depends on the underlying cause of the swelling.
Examples
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The patient presented with an oscheocele that required further examination.
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An oscheocele can cause discomfort and swelling.
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In rare cases, an oscheocele may be mistaken for other types of scrotal mass.
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The doctor diagnosed him with an oscheocele.
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The patient presented with an oscheocele that required further examination by the urologist.
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An oscheocele can occur due to an infection, leading to fluid accumulation in the scrotum.
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After a physical exam, the doctor explained that the oscheocele might need to be drained if it becomes painful.
Synonyms
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A painless swelling of the sac that holds the testicles when fluid collects
A swelling of the scrotum where tissue pushes out
How Severe
Surface Forms
Morphology
oscheocele = oscheo + cele
The word is formed from medical combining forms (oscheo- 'scrotum' + -cele 'swelling') that are not productive or familiar to average learners, so they are unlikely to derive the meaning from the parts.
Etymology
Oscheocele comes from two parts: oscheo- meaning 'scrotum' and -cele meaning 'swelling' or 'hernia'. So an oscheocele is literally a 'scrotal swelling', which is why the word is used for a swollen scrotum.