bubonocele

/byoʊˈnuːsɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hernia or swelling in which a protrusion of the intestine is covered by a thin layer of peritoneum, especially in the groin or scrotum.

“The doctor diagnosed a bubonocele in the patient’s groin area, requiring immediate medical attention.”

Synonyms

  • hernia
  • protrusion

Antonyms

  • invagination
  • retraction