proctocele Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth
    rectocele.

WordNet

Proc"to*cele noun
Etymology
Gr. anus + tumor.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani. Dunglison.

Webster 1913