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Enterocele

Enterocele \En"ter*o*cele`\, n. [Gr. 'enterokh`lh; 'e`nteron an intestine + kh`lh tumor, hernia.] (Med.) A hernial tumor whose contents are intestine.

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enterocele

n. (context pathology English) An intestinal hernia

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Enterocele

An enterocele or enterocoele is a protrusion of the small intestines and peritoneum into the vaginal canal. It may be treated transvaginally or by laparoscopy.

An enterocele may also obstruct the rectum, leading to symptoms of obstructed defecation.

Usage examples of "enterocele".

He describes scrotal hernia under the name enterocele, and says that it is due either to a tearing or a stretching of the peritoneum.