1. Hernial displacement of a kidney. ... Origin: nephro-+ G. Kele, hernia ... 2. In lower vertebrates, the developmental cavity connecting the myocele with the celom. ... Synonym: nephrotomic cavity. ... Origin: nephro-+ G. Koiloma, a hollow (celom) ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973