Cystocele (Noun)
Meaning
Hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The postpartum complications she experienced included a noticeable cystocele that made everyday activities challenging.
- A cystocele often occurs in women who have experienced prolonged labor or delivered large babies vaginally.
- Following a difficult delivery, she was diagnosed with a cystocele that required surgical intervention.
- Due to weakened pelvic floor muscles after multiple childbirths, the likelihood of developing a cystocele increased significantly.
- Her obstetrician explained the risk factors for cystocele and encouraged her to perform regular pelvic exercises to strengthen the muscles.