proctocele Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth
rectocele.
WordNet
Proc"to*cele noun
Etymology
Gr. anus + tumor.Definitions
(Med.) Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani. Dunglison.
