prolapse
Americannoun
verb (used without object)
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of prolapse
First recorded in 1555–65, prolapse is from the Late Latin word prōlāpsus a slipping forth. See pro- 1, lapse
Example Sentences
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"I'd never even heard the term prolapse before," she says, and since talking openly about it she's realised it's often a "taboo" subject despite being very common.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
When these muscles become overly tight or loose, patients can experience issues like pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and incontinence—which all have serious implications if left untreated.
From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025
Now, just over a year on, Miss Cotson said she lived with chronic pain, prolapse, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
From BBC • May 2, 2025
Not long after my panicked online search, the bulge I felt when removing my menstrual cup receded back upward along with any fears I had surrounding prolapse.
From Salon • Oct. 25, 2024
The objection is that at times these tumors or sacs prolapse very freely during the act of expelling the injected water.
From Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis by Jamison, Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton)
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