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prolapse

[ noun proh-laps, proh-laps; verb proh-laps ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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

, pro·lapsed, pro·laps·ing.

prolapse

/ prəʊˈlæps; ˈprəʊlæps /

See proptosis
Also calledprolapsusprəʊˈlæpsəs the sinking or falling down of an organ or part, esp the womb Compare proptosis

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

C17: from Latin prōlābi to slide along, from pro- ¹+ lābī to slip

Pelvic-organ prolapse affects nearly 20 percent of pregnant people, and the prevalence of postpartum incontinence occurs in 33 percent of women.

After operation the chief danger is prolapse of the iris into the wound.

The presence of the iris further prevents the prolapse of any capsule into the wound.

The eye does not settle down well after the operation, there being usually some prolapse of the iris or capsule into the wound.

At the same time, if the incision be placed too far back the ciliary body is liable to prolapse into the wound.

Eserine should have been previously instilled in order to contract the pupil and prevent prolapse of the iris.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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