prolapsus

/prolapsus/
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Definition

Noun: - The slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus): A medical condition where an organ, such as the uterus, rectum, or bladder, descends from its normal position, often protruding into or outside the vaginal canal or anus.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The patient was diagnosed with uterine prolapsus.
    • Surgery may be required to correct a severe rectal prolapsus.
Advanced Usage
  • "Prolapsus of an organ": A formal phrase specifying the affected organ.
    • The study focused on the risk factors for prolapsus of the bladder.
Variants and Related Words

  • Prolapse (n/v): The more common modern variant of "prolapsus," used as both a noun and a verb with the same meaning.

    • Noun: She suffered a pelvic organ prolapse.
    • Verb: The disc may prolapse and press on a nerve.

  • Prolapsed (adj): Describing an organ that has slipped out of place.

    • She has a prolapsed uterus.
Synonyms
  • Descensus: A formal medical synonym for prolapse.
  • Dropping: A less technical, informal term sometimes used.
Related Phrases
  • Organ prolapse: The general term for the condition.
    • Pelvic organ prolapse is a common issue after childbirth.
Noun
  1. the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)

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