colporrhexis

/kɒlpɒˈrɛksɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a tear or rupture in a septum, especially a colporrhaphy suture line.

“The patient experienced colporrhexis after the surgery, requiring further intervention.”

Synonyms

  • colporrhaphy failure
  • septal rupture

Antonyms

  • septal integrity