femorocele

/ˌfeməˈroʊsəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a congenital or acquired hernia of the femoral canal, involving protrusion of the femoral vessels and sometimes the surrounding tissue.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a femorocele, which required immediate surgical attention.”

Synonyms

  • hernia
  • protrusion

Antonyms

  • retraction
  • return