noun
- A hernia in which part of the small intestine protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal wall or pelvic floor.
Usage: medical; also spelled enterocele
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with an enterocoele after experiencing chronic pelvic pain.
- An enterocoele can develop following childbirth or abdominal surgery.
- The surgeon recommended repair of the enterocoele to prevent further complications.
- Symptoms of an enterocoele may include a bulge in the vaginal area and discomfort during physical activity.
- Imaging studies confirmed the presence of an enterocoele in the pelvic region.