vaginocele

/vædʒɪnoʊˈsɛli/ vaj-in-oh-SEEL-ee

Definitions

1. noun

a hernia of the vaginal wall, specifically a protrusion of the vaginal mucosa through a tear or weakness in the vaginal wall, often associated with pelvic organ prolapse

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a severe vaginocele that required immediate surgical intervention.”

Synonyms

  • pelvic organ prolapse
  • vaginal hernia