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Answer for the clue "Can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth ", 10 letters:
proctocele

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth [syn: rectocele ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with swelling

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Proctocele \Proc"to*cele\, n. [Gr. ? anus + ? tumor.] (Med.) Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani. --Dunglison.