1. Hernial displacement of a kidney. [nephro- + G. kele, hernia] 2. Cavity of the nephrotome. SYN: nephrotomic cavity. [nephro- + G. koiloma, a hollow (celom)]
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neph·ro·cele (nefґro-sēl) [nephro- + -cele1] hernial protrusion of a kidney.Medical dictionary. 2011.