rhinocele

/ˈraɪnoʊˌsiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

a nasal polyp that occurs on the lateral wall of the nasal cavity

“The doctor ordered a CT scan to confirm the rhinocele affecting the patient’s nasal passage.”

2. noun

an abnormal, usually painless, swelling in the nasal cavity

“The patient experienced a rhinocele after a long period of allergies.”

Synonyms

  • nasal cyst
  • nasal polyp

Antonyms

  • healthy nasal passage