A hernia or protrusion of tissue (usually abdominal contents) through the perineum, the region between the genitals and anus.
From Greek 'episio-' (perineum) plus '-cele' (hernia, pouch). The '-cele' suffix comes from Greek 'kele' meaning a swelling or tumor-like protrusion.
Medical terminology uses Greek '-cele' for any hernia: hydrocele, herniae, varicocele—once you know the suffix, you understand what's protruding and from where, without needing to memorize each condition separately.
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