Definition

Noun: A medical condition characterized by the prolapse (sagging or bulging) of the urethra into the vaginal wall.

Usage

This is a specialized medical term. It is used in clinical, anatomical, and gynecological contexts to describe a specific type of pelvic organ prolapse. * The patient was diagnosed with a mild urethrocele following her examination. * Stress urinary incontinence can sometimes be associated with a urethrocele.

Advanced Usage

• Grading: A urethrocele is often graded in severity (e.g., Grade I, II, III) based on how far it descends into the vaginal canal.
• Surgical Repair: The term is commonly used when discussing surgical correction, such as an anterior colporrhaphy, which is a procedure to repair a urethrocele and/or cystocele.

Variants and Related Words

• Cystocele (n): Prolapse of the bladder into the vagina, often occurring alongside a urethrocele.
• Rectocele (n): Prolapse of the rectum into the vagina.
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) (n): The general term for the condition where pelvic organs descend into or out of the vaginal canal, encompassing urethrocele, cystocele, and rectocele.

Synonyms

• Urethral prolapse
• Anterior vaginal wall prolapse (This is a broader term that can include a urethrocele and/or cystocele).

Related Phrases

• Anterior compartment prolapse: The anatomical region (anterior vaginal wall) where a urethrocele occurs.
• Supportive tissues of the pelvis: Refers to the muscles and ligaments that, when weakened, can lead to conditions like urethrocele.

Noun

1. prolapse of the urethra into the vagina