prolapsus
Americannoun
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prolapsuses
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Her tonic promised to cure everything from menstrual cramps to infertility to prolapsus uteri.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2014
Cases of prolapsus of the mucous membrane only, as is not uncommon in connection with or as a result of hæmorrhoids in adults, give opportunity for operative interference.
From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Joseph Bell
In addition to his general ailments, he suffered from extreme prolapsus of the rectum and a most painful anal fissure.
From Plain Facts for Old and Young by John Harvey Kellogg
Among vegetarians, prolapsus of the stomach and bowels is quite common, and this is due to gas pressure displacing the organs.
From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by R. L. Alsaker
A second exercise which is very helpful in prolapsus is to support the body on the toes and elbows with the face downward, and the hips raised as high as possible.
From Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why What Medical Writers Say by Martha Meir Allen
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