urocele

/ˈjuːroʊsiːl, ˌjuːroʊˈsɪli/; /juːˈroʊsɪl, ˌuːroʊˈsɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which the spongy, erectile tissue of the urethral meatus becomes permanently or intermittently filled with urine, usually as a result of an injury, infection, or other disease, causing a visible swelling or bulge at the tip of the penis.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with an urocele and recommended a course of antibiotics to treat the underlying infection.”

Synonyms

  • hydrocele
  • pseudourocele

Antonyms

  • normal urethral condition