haematocoele
/ˈhiːmətoʊˌsiːl/
noun
- A swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity, especially around the testicles or in the pelvis.
- Treatment for a haematocoele may involve rest and ice, or surgery in severe cases.
- The athlete developed a haematocoele after the impact during the game.
- A haematocoele can sometimes be mistaken for a hernia.