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
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Sheila became more frail, was diagnosed with dementia and also had a series of physical health problems, including a "chronic" and "disabling" prolapse.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
McLarnon said, before her surgery, in 2016, she was told it was "easy" to fix the prolapse and was told it was a simple operation but said she was not told about the risks.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
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
Most commonly caused by childbirth, prolapse occurs when pelvic organs that serve as walls supporting the vagina collapse, like the cervix or the uterus.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2024
It is simply a choice between irritation of the stool keeping the tissue up and no irritation permitting a prolapse.
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 Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton) Jamison
Maduro's son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, told AFP that Flores is suffering from a "prolapsed" heart, a condition that, in rare, severe cases, can cause heart failure.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Dr Dixon built up an international reputation as the go-to expert for patients with prolapsed bowels.
From BBC ● May 12, 2025
The doctors’ verdict: Devi had suffered a prolapsed uterus and would need a hysterectomy.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2023
Artrip, who has a prolapsed uterus that would make pregnancy risky, had also taken the morning-after pill, then tried to induce a miscarriage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2020
The lens may be extruded through the wound, and the iris prolapsed.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
At nearly 18 weeks, Zurawski was diagnosed with an incompetent cervix, a condition that causes premature dilation and prolapsing membranes.
From Slate ● Mar. 7, 2023
Their eyes widen and fall at the same time as if their social skills are prolapsing, and their voice falters as they are the most honest they’ve been all year.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 18, 2016
The building next to us seems to be demolishing itself: huge ventilation panels, satellite dishes and other nondescript chunks of edifice-guttery keep prolapsing and crashing down onto its lower roof.
From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2015
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