PROLAPSE


Meaning of PROLAPSE in English

I. prōˈlaps, ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: New Latin prolapsus, from Late Latin, fall, from Latin prolapsus, past participle of prolabi to slide forward, fall down, from pro- forward, down + labi to slide, fall — more at pro- , sleep

1. : the falling down of an internal part of the body

prolapse of the uterus

2. : the slipping of a body part from its usual position in relation to other parts

prolapse of an intervertebral disc

II. intransitive verb

: to fall or slip forward, down, or out (as in a prolapse)

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