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urethrocele

urethrocele

9.9
A bulge of the tube that carries urine into the vagina causing leaking urine
  • noun
  • /jʊˈriːθrəˌsiːl/
  • Specialized
: uretrocele
  • A urethrocele occurs when the urethra bulges into the vagina, often causing discomfort and urinary issues.

Examples

  • Surgical intervention may be required to repair a severe urethrocele.

  • The patient was diagnosed with a urethrocele after reporting symptoms of urinary incontinence.

  • A urethrocele can sometimes be mistaken for other pelvic floor disorders.

  • A urethrocele can cause discomfort during urination.

  • Many women are unaware they have a urethrocele.

  • Women experiencing pelvic pressure may find out they have a urethrocele during a medical examination.

  • If left untreated, a urethrocele can lead to complications such as recurrent urinary tract infections.

Surface Forms

urethrocele singular
urethroceles plural

Morphology

urethrocele = urethra (opaque) = urethr + cele

The suffix '-cele' is not a common English morpheme, making the medical condition's meaning less accessible.

Etymology

The word urethrocele combines urethro- (the tube that carries 'urine') and -cele (a part that means 'bulge' or 'hernia'). So a urethrocele is when that tube bulges into the vagina, which is exactly the medical condition it names.