prolapse
Pathology. a falling down of an organ or part, as the uterus, from its normal position.
to fall or slip down or out of place.
Origin of prolapse
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How to use prolapse in a sentence
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.
British Dictionary definitions for prolapse
/ (ˈprəʊlæps, prəʊˈlæps) pathol /
Also called: prolapsus (prəʊˈlæpsəs) the sinking or falling down of an organ or part, esp the womb: Compare proptosis
(of an organ, etc) to sink from its normal position
Origin of prolapse
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