rectocele
/ˈrɛktəˌsil/
noun
- A medical condition in which the wall of the rectum bulges into the back wall of the vagina.
- The doctor explained that a rectocele can cause discomfort during bowel movements.
- After giving birth, some women may develop a rectocele and need treatment.
- Surgery is sometimes recommended to repair a rectocele that causes significant symptoms.