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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

Example Sentences

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It has been used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, but can cause debilitating harm to some women.

From BBC

The former BBC 5 Live journalist and podcaster was experiencing pelvic organ prolapse - a condition that affects around one in twelve women, but which many have never even heard of.

From BBC

A surgeon found to have left patients in "agony" after using artificial mesh to treat prolapsed bowels faces allegations he falsified medical notes.

From BBC

Shakira Hassan, a specialist women's health physiotherapist, treats a wide range of conditions including pelvic pain, bladder, bowel and prolapse issues, where pelvic organs have lowered out of place.

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Now, just over a year on, Miss Cotson said she lived with chronic pain, prolapse, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.

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