n. /proh laps", proh"laps/ ; v. /proh laps"/ , n. , v. , prolapsed, prolapsing .
n.
1. Pathol. a falling down of an organ or part, as the uterus, from its normal position.
v.i.
2. to fall or slip down or out of place.
[ 1555-65; prolapsus a slipping forth. See PRO- 1 , LAPSE ]