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urethrocele /ure·thro·cele/ (u-re´thro-sel) prolapse of the female urethra.
urethrocele (yōō·rēˑ·thrō·cēl), n in females, a protrusion of a portion of the urethra and the connective tissue that surrounds it into the anterior vaginal wall. This acquired or congenital condition may be due to the birthing process, obesity, or poor muscle tone. A larger protrusion may cause decreased ability to void, a certain level of incontinence, dyspareunia, or an infection of the urinary tract. Usual therapeutic approach is surgery. urethrocele prolapse of the female urethra through the urinary meatus. |
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