proctocele
/ˈprɒktəˌsil/
noun
- A medical condition in which the rectum bulges into the vagina due to weakened pelvic muscles; also called rectocele.
- The surgeon repaired the proctocele by strengthening the pelvic floor tissues.
- A proctocele is often diagnosed during a pelvic exam.
- Women with a proctocele may experience difficulty with bowel movements.
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