1. An abdominal or perineal hernia containing part or all of the uterus. ... 2. Protrusion of uterine contents into a weakened, bulging area of uterine wall. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Kele, hernia ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(his´tәr-o-sēl″) hernia of the uterus.
Type: Term Pronunciation: his′ter-ō-sēl Definitions: 1. An abdominal or perineal hernia containing all or part of the uterus. 2. Protrusion of uterine contents into a weakened, bulging area of uterine wall.
hysterocele 1. A hernia containing all or part of the uterus. 2. A hernia of the uterus.