cystocele

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A bulge of the bladder into the vagina that often happens after childbirth

noun
/ˈsɪstəˌsiːl/

Specialized

: cistocele

Many women experience a cystocele after childbirth.

Examples

Women who have had multiple pregnancies may be at increased risk of developing a cystocele.
A cystocele can cause discomfort and urinary problems if left untreated.
Surgical repair is one treatment option for a severe cystocele.
A cystocele can cause discomfort during physical activities.
A cystocele can lead to urinary leakage and a feeling of fullness in the vaginal area.
After giving birth, some women may notice a cystocele affecting their bladder function.
Treatment for a cystocele often involves exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles.

Synonyms

colpocystocele

vscystocele

Specialized

9.9

The bladder bulges through the wall of the vagina, often after childbirth

is the shorter simpler form of the same medical term

Surface Forms

cystocele singular

cystoceles plural

Morphology

cystocele = cyst (opaque) = cysto + cele

Formed from medical combining forms ('cysto-' = bladder, '-cele' = hernia) that are technical and unlikely to be transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Cystocele comes from two parts: cysto- meaning 'bladder' (like the word cyst) and -cele meaning 'hernia' or 'swelling'. So a cystocele is literally a 'bladder hernia', which explains why the bladder can push into the vaginal wall, often after childbirth.