Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cele
noun
/ˈsiːli/
Definition
A swelling or cyst filled with air or fluid, often used in medical contexts.
Examples
- The cyst was diagnosed as a simple cele.
- Doctors noted a meningocele condition in the patient’s MRI results.
- After the surgery, the cele showed signs of healing.
Meaning
In medicine, a ‘cele’ refers to a cavity or sac-like structure, especially one that is filled with fluid or air, commonly seen in anatomical terms such as ‘meningocele’ or ‘lipcele’.
Synonyms
- Cyst
- Swelling
- Mass