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Verb
/prōˈlaps/,/ˈprōˌlaps/,
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prolapses, plural;
  1. (of a part or organ of the body) Slip forward or down
    • - a prolapsed uterus
Noun
  1. A slipping forward or down of one of the parts or organs of the body
    • - a rectal prolapse
  2. A prolapsed part or organ, esp. a uterus or rectum

  1. the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
  2. slip or fall out of place, as of body parts; "prolapsed rectum"
  3. Prolapse literally means "to fall out of place". In medicine, prolapse is a condition where organs, such as the uterus, fall down or slip out of place. It is used for organs protruding through the vagina or the rectum or for the misalignment of the valves of the heart. ...
  4. Prolapse were a musical group formed in Leicester, England, UK active from c.1992 to c.2000. The group's sound was a mixture of punk rock, krautrock and shoegazing styles.
  5. A moving out of place, especially a protrusion of an internal organ; To move out of place; especially for an internal organ to protrude beyond its normal position
  6. condition that occurs when a body part slips from its normal position.
  7. Also called Procidentia. The protrusion of the rectum through the anus. Usually caused by relaxation of the normal supporting structures of the rectum.
  8. When the pelvic muscles get damaged the pelvic contents can prolapse down. The walls of the vagina can prolapse (near the bladder = cystocele, near the bowel = rectocele, high up at the top of the vagina = enterocele), and the uterus can prolapse down (uterovaginal prolapse).
  9. Rupture of the nucleus pulposus through the annulus fibrosus, but not through the posterior or anterior longitudinal ligament. ...
  10. When one of the pelvic organs (particularly the uterus) descends abnormally. The cervix may then be positioned near the opening to the vagina, or actually be pushed through it to the outside. ...
  11. (of Mitral or Aortic Valve) - Refers to one of the valve leaflets (flaps) being weaker than normal and tending to fall backwards when the valve closes - resulting often in valve regurgitation.
  12. Falling out of, falling down, or dropping, bulging.
  13. Expulsion of internal organ from the vent; can be harmful
  14. A condition where the organs, usually the reproductive organs or intestines, fall outside the body. This is common in turtles, it may cause distress.
  15. a condition in which an organ becomes displaced (see oestrogenic syndrome in pigs).
  16. abnormal dropping of an organ, usually the rectum, uterus, vagina or bowel.
  17. To fall, as a uterus or bladder might if the ligaments holding it in place become stretched.
  18. To slip forward or drop down out of place.
  19. Pathological displacement downwards or outwards of an organ.
  20. Prolapse refers to the failing down or sinking of an internal organ.
  21. falling of an organ from its normal position.
  22. a moving down of an organ or tissue from its normal position due to the supporting tissues weakening. This may happen to the lower end of the bowel (in children) or the uterus and vagina in women who have sustained some sort of injury during childbirth. ...
  23. Downward displacement of an organ or part. See also cystocele, enterocele, procidentia, rectal prolapse and rectocele
  24. a medical condition where an internal body part (usually the hemipenis) remains outside the body (usually protruding through the cloaca). See the Medical Health section for details.
  25. Caused when a hemorrhoid comes through the anal opening; also when the terminal portion of the ureter slips into the bladder.