Med. Obs. [mod.L., a. Gr. κήλη; cf. BUBONOCELE, ENTEROCELE, etc.] (See quots.)
1708–15. Kersey, Cele, a swelling in any part of the Body, especially the Groin.
1753. Chambers, Cycl. Supp., Cele, in a general sense, denotes any tumour, but more particularly that proceeding from a rupture or hernia.
1775. in Ash.
1811. Hooper, Med. Dict., Cele, a tumour caused by the protrusion of any soft part.
1881. in Syd. Soc. Lex.
