Cystocele

n.

1.

(Med.) Hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes; vesical hernia.

Noun

1.

cystocele - hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth Synonyms: colpocystocele

Pronunciation: (SIS-toh-seel):

Fallen bladder. When the bladder falls or sags from its normal position down to the pelvic floor, it can cause either urinary leakage or urinary retention.

colpocele, colpocystocele, vaginocele