myocoele

/maɪˈɒsɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

a congenital or acquired abnormal protrusion of a part of the muscle through a defect in its overlying fascia.

“The surgeon specialized in treating congenital myocoeles that result in muscle deformities.”

Synonyms

  • muscle hernia
  • muscular protrusion

Antonyms

  • muscle atrophy
  • muscle retraction