How Do You Spell CHORIOCELE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɔːɹɪˌə͡ʊsə͡l] (IPA)

Choriocele /kɔːrɪəʊsiːl/ is a medical term referring to a herniation of the placenta through the uterine wall. The word is spelled using the Greek root "chorio-" meaning "membrane or covering," and "cele," meaning "pouch or hernia." The "ch" sounds like the "k" in "kite," and the "o" in "cho" is pronounced like the "o" in "code." The stress is on the second syllable, and the final "e" is silent. The correct spelling of choriocele helps medical professionals accurately diagnose and treat this condition.

CHORIOCELE Meaning and Definition

1. Choriocele is a medical term that refers to a protrusion or herniation of the choroid plexus. The term is derived from the combination of "chorio-" which refers to the choroid plexus, and "-cele," which refers to a sac or pouch-like structure.

   The choroid plexus is a highly vascular structure located within the ventricles of the brain. It is responsible for producing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord. Occasionally, a weakness or defect in the walls of the ventricles can allow the choroid plexus to herniate or protrude into these spaces, resulting in a choriocele.

   Chorioceles can vary in size and severity and may occur in different ventricles of the brain. They are usually benign and often asymptomatic, meaning they may not cause any noticeable symptoms. However, larger or complicated chorioceles can lead to symptoms such as headaches, hydrocephalus (excessive accumulation of CSF), or neurological deficits.

   Diagnosis of chorioceles often involves imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scans, which can provide detailed images of the ventricles and help determine the size and location of the choriocele.

   Treatment of chorioceles depends on the severity of symptoms and may include observation, medication to manage symptoms, or in some cases, surgical intervention to repair the defect and remove or reposition the herniated choroid plexus tissue.

2. A bulging of the chorioid coat of the eye through a defect in the sclera.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of CHORIOCELE

The word "choriocele" is derived from two Greek roots: "chorio-" and "-cele".

The prefix "chorio-" is derived from the Greek word "khōrion", meaning "membrane". It is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to structures related to the chorion, which is the outermost fetal membrane surrounding the embryo during pregnancy.

The suffix "-cele" comes from the Greek word "kēlē", meaning "tumor" or "swelling". It is often used in medical terminology to indicate the presence of a hernia or a sac-like protrusion.

Therefore, combining the two roots, "choriocele" refers to a hernia or swelling involving the chorion or its related structures.

Plural form of CHORIOCELE is CHORIOCELES