proctocele

/ˌprɒktəˈsiːli/

Definitions

1. noun

a protrusion or hernia of the rectal wall into the rectum, often associated with pelvic organ prolapse.

“The patient’s proctocele required a surgical procedure to repair the prolapsed tissue.”

Synonyms

  • hernia
  • protrusion

Antonyms

  • retraction