What term denotes protrusion of the urinary bladder?

• A. Cystocele
• B. Cytoscopy
• C. Cystourethroscopy
• D. Cytolemma

Answer: (A)

Protrusion of an organ is shown by the suffix -cele. When the bladder is involved, the term becomes cystocele, built from cysto- meaning bladder and -cele meaning hernia or protrusion. This describes the bladder bulging into the vaginal canal due to pelvic floor weakness, a common condition in women after childbirth. The other terms refer to procedures or other concepts: cystoscopy and cystourethroscopy are endoscopic examinations of the bladder (and urethra), not a protrusion, and cytolemma relates to a cell membrane, not bladder prolapse. So cystocele is the correct label for bladder protrusion.