myocoel

/maɪˈɒsɪəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A cavity or hollow in the interior of a bone, especially one that contains a spongy tissue.

“The doctor examined the patient’s X-ray to identify the myocoel in her vertebrae.”

2. noun

A cavity or hollow space within an organ or other part of the body.

“The surgeon carefully navigated the myocoel in the patient’s heart to repair the damage.”

Synonyms

  • cavity
  • hollow

Antonyms

  • solid
  • solidity