rhinocoele

/ˌraɪnəˈsɪkəli/ (RY-nuh-SIK-u-lee)

Definitions

1. noun

A collection of gas in a body cavity, especially the peritoneal cavity, often resulting from a perforation of an abdominal organ.

“The doctor diagnosed him with a rhinocoele after examining the ultrasound results.”

Synonyms

  • abdominal hernia
  • hernia

Antonyms

  • healthy organ
  • normal anatomy