vesicocele

vɛˈsɪkəsɪsəl, vɛˈsizəsɪl

Definitions

1. noun

a congenital hernia of the peritoneal sac surrounding the bladder, characterized by a protrusion of the bladder into the scrotum or labia, also known as a patent processus vaginalis or a hydrocele of the spermatic cord

“The doctor examined the patient to determine if the condition was a hydrocele or a vesicocele.”

Synonyms

  • hernia
  • hydrocele