rectocele

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A bulge of the rectum into the vagina caused by weak pelvic muscles, often after childbirth

noun
/ˈrɛk.təˌsiːl/

Specialized

: rectocele

The doctor explained that a rectocele can result from weakened pelvic floor muscles.

Examples

Many women experience a rectocele after childbirth, but symptoms can vary widely.
Surgery may be recommended if a rectocele is causing significant discomfort or difficulty.
A rectocele can cause discomfort during intercourse.
Many women experience a rectocele after childbirth.
Many women experience a rectocele after childbirth, which can lead to symptoms that vary from mild to severe.
The doctor said that a rectocele might require treatment if it causes pain or other complications.
After the examination, the specialist confirmed that she had a rectocele, which was likely due to weakened pelvic muscles.

Synonyms

proctocele

vsrectocele

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A bulge of the rectum into the vagina caused by weak pelvic muscles

highlights that it commonly occurs after childbirth

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rectocele

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Surface Forms

rectocele singular

rectoceles plural

Morphology

rectocele = recto + cele

The components 'recto' and 'cele' are not standalone English words, and the medical meaning is not transparent to an average learner.

Etymology

Rectocele breaks into recto- meaning 'rectum' or 'the last part of the gut' and -cele meaning 'a bulge' or 'hernia', like the common word hernia. So a rectocele is when the rectum bulges into the vagina, which explains the medical meaning.