An enterocele is a protrusion of the small intestines and peritoneum into the vaginal canal. It may be treated transvaginally or by laparoscopy. An enterocele may also obstruct the rectum, leading to symptoms of obstructed defecation. ...
• (n.) A hernial tumor whose contents are intestine.
Prolapse of the small or large bowel into the back part of the vagina
(from the article `rectocele`) ...the rectum and back wall of the vagina are weakened, usually due to repeated childbirth or to aging, and the rectum sags until it abuts the ...
(en´tәr-o-sēl″) any intestinal hernia; see terms under hernia. posterior vaginal hernia.
En'ter·o·cele` noun [ Greek 
Type: Term Pronunciation: en′tĕr-o-sēl′ Definitions: 1. A hernial protrusion through a defect in the rectovaginal or vesicovaginal pouch. 2. An intestinal hernia. Synonyms: abdominal cavity
Enterocele: 1. Any hernia containing small intestine. 2. Hernia (protrusion) of the small intestine into the upper wall of the vagina. From entero- (intestine) + -cele (hernia).