Associations to the word «Prolapse»

Wiktionary

PROLAPSE, verb. (intransitive) To move out of place; especially for an internal organ to protrude beyond its normal position
PROLAPSE, noun. A moving out of place, especially a protrusion of an internal organ

Dictionary definition

PROLAPSE, noun. The slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus).
PROLAPSE, verb. Slip or fall out of place, as of body parts; "prolapsed rectum".

Wise words

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