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urocele

urocele

9.9
Swelling in the pouch that holds the testicles caused by urine leaking and collecting there
  • noun
  • /ˈjʊərəˌsiːl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : urocele
  • The surgeon explained that the patient's swelling was due to a urocele, not a simple hernia.

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed him with a urocele yesterday.

  • The diagnosis of urocele requires careful examination and imaging techniques.

  • If left untreated, a urocele can lead to infection and further complications.

  • A urocele can cause significant discomfort.

  • If left untreated, a urocele can lead to infection and further complications.

  • The diagnosis of urocele requires careful examination and imaging techniques.

  • The surgeon explained that the patient's swelling was due to a urocele, not a simple hernia.

Surface Forms

urocele singular
uroceles plural

Morphology

urocele = uro + cele

The elements are medical combining forms (uro- and -cele) not recognizable as common English words, so an average B1 learner cannot derive the meaning from familiar base words.

Etymology

Urocele comes from the parts uro- meaning 'urine' and -cele meaning 'swelling' or 'hernia', like a common 'hernia' where something bulges out. So a urocele is a swelling filled with urine, which explains why the word describes urine that collects in the scrotum.