cardiocele

/kɑrdiːˈɒsɪli/ (KAR-dee-O-see-lee)

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital or acquired hernia of the heart, especially through a congenital defect in the diaphragm.

“The doctor explained that the patient’s cardiocele was a rare condition that required immediate surgery.”

Synonyms

  • cardiac hernia
  • hernia