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prolapse

American  
[proh-laps, proh-laps, proh-laps] / proʊˈlæps, ˈproʊ læps, proʊˈlæps /

noun

  1. Pathology. a falling down of an organ or part, as the uterus, from its normal position.

verb (used without object)

prolapsed, prolapsing

  1. to fall or slip down or out of place.

prolapse British  
/ ˈprəʊlæps, prəʊˈlæps /

noun

  1. Also called: prolapsus.  the sinking or falling down of an organ or part, esp the womb Compare proptosis

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verb

  1. (of an organ, etc) to sink from its normal position

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Etymology

Origin of prolapse

First recorded in 1555–65, prolapse is from the Late Latin word prōlāpsus a slipping forth. See pro- 1, lapse

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