rectocele
/reɡtoˈθele/masculine
The English phrase "rectocele" is rectocele in Spanish.
rectocele refers to a hernia of the rectum into the vagina.
Meaning: hernia of the rectum into the vagina (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/reɡtoˈθele/
Did you know?
- Because it is a Greek-rooted medical term, the word rectocele is treated as a masculine noun in Spanish, even though it describes a condition often affecting female anatomy.
- If a physician in Spain were describing the condition, the 'c' might sound like the English 'th' in 'thin', whereas in Latin America, it would sound like an 's'.
- Patients in Spanish-speaking countries may colloquially describe a rectocele as sentir un bulto, meaning 'feeling a lump', rather than using the medical term.
Examples in context
- Doctor, me han diagnosticado un rectocele y me gustaría saber más sobre las opciones de tratamiento.Doctor, I have been diagnosed with a rectocele, and I would like to know more about treatment options.
- El rectocele puede causar mucha incomodidad.The rectocele can cause much discomfort.
- El médico diagnosticó un rectocele.The doctor diagnosed a rectocele.
- Ella tiene un rectocele de grado moderado.She has a moderate grade rectocele.
Example conversation
A doctor's office where a husband and wife are discussing a medical diagnosis.
- Javier¿Qué le dijo el doctor a Lucía?What did the doctor tell Lucia?
- LucíaLe dijo que tiene un rectocele.He told her that she has a rectocele.
- Javier¿Es un rectocele grave?Is it a serious rectocele?
- LucíaNo lo sé, pero necesita tratamiento.I don't know, but she needs treatment.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rectocele” translations and entries rectocele, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
