The spelling of the word "antrocele" can be confusing because of the various sounds represented in the letters. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), this word can be transcribed as /æntrəsɛl/. The first syllable, "an", is pronounced with a short /æ/ sound. The second syllable, "tro", contains the vowel /ə/ or schwa, which is reduced in stress. The final syllable, "cele", is pronounced with /sɛl/ and contains a long /ɛ/ sound. Remembering these sounds can help with accurately spelling and pronouncing the word "antrocele."
An accumulation of fluid in an antrum, specifically in the antrum of Highmore.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.