Prolapse
noun
1.
Pathology. a falling down of an organ or part, as the uterus, from its normal position.
verb (used without object), prolapsed, prolapsing.
2.
to fall or slip down or out of place.
noun
1.
Also called prolapsus (prəʊˈlæpsəs). the sinking or falling down of an organ or part, esp the womb Compare proptosis
verb (intransitive)
2.
(of an organ, etc) to sink from its normal position
prolapse pro·lapse (prō-lāps’)
v. pro·lapsed, pro·laps·ing, pro·laps·es
To fall or slip out of place, as of an organ or part. n. or pro·lap·sus (prō-lāp’səs) (prō’lāps’, prō-lāps’)
The falling down or slipping out of place of an organ or part, such as the uterus.
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