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Definition of Proctocele
1. Noun. Protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth.
Definition of Proctocele
1. n. Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani.
Definition of Proctocele
1. Noun. (medicine) inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with swelling ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Proctocele
Literary usage of Proctocele
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1. Medical Lexicon: A Dictionary of Medical Science : Containing a Concise by Robley Dunglison (1868)
"FUNDAMENT, (fundare, 'to found; to lay the fanti»* or bottoni of anything.')
Anus — f. Falling down of the, proctocele. ..."
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