prolapse

[ noun proh-laps, proh-laps; verb proh-laps ]

/ noun proʊˈlæps, ˈproʊ læps; verb proʊˈlæps /

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noun

Pathology. a falling down of an organ or part, as the uterus, from its normal position.

verb (used without object), pro·lapsed, pro·laps·ing.

to fall or slip down or out of place.

Origin of prolapse

First recorded in 1555–65, prolapse is from the Late Latin word prōlāpsus a slipping forth. See pro-¹, lapse

Words nearby prolapse

prolactoliberin, prolactostatin, prolamin, prolamine, prolan, prolapse, prolapse of umbilical cord, prolapse of uterus, prolapsus, prolate, prolation

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Example sentences from the Web for prolapse

A small button hole iridectomy was made; prolapse of the iris into the wound occurred four days later requiring incision.
Glaucoma|Various
The eye does not settle down well after the operation, there being usually some prolapse of the iris or capsule into the wound.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
The presence of the iris further prevents the prolapse of any capsule into the wound.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
In those less favorable perforation of the cornea, prolapse of the iris, or total destruction of the eye take place.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

Those who suffer from prolapse of piles should avoid the habitual use of cushioned seats.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for prolapse

prolapse

/ (ˈprəʊlæps, prəʊˈlæps) pathol /

noun

Also called: prolapsus (prəʊˈlæpsəs) the sinking or falling down of an organ or part, esp the wombCompare proptosis

verb (intr)

(of an organ, etc) to sink from its normal position

Word Origin for prolapse

C17: from Latin prōlābi to slide along, from pro- 1 + lābī to slip

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for prolapse

prolapse

[ prō-lăps′ ]

v.

To fall or slip out of place, as of an organ or part.

n.

The falling down or slipping out of place of an organ or part, such as the uterus.

单词	prolapse
释义	prolapse [ noun proh-laps, proh-laps; verb proh-laps ] / noun proʊˈlæps, ˈproʊ læps; verb proʊˈlæps / SEE SYNONYMS FOR prolapse ON THESAURUS.COM noun Pathology. a falling down of an organ or part, as the uterus, from its normal position. verb (used without object), pro·lapsed, pro·laps·ing. to fall or slip down or out of place. Origin of prolapse First recorded in 1555–65, prolapse is from the Late Latin word prōlāpsus a slipping forth. See pro-¹, lapse Words nearby prolapse prolactoliberin, prolactostatin, prolamin, prolamine, prolan, prolapse, prolapse of umbilical cord, prolapse of uterus, prolapsus, prolate, prolation Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for prolapse A small button hole iridectomy was made; prolapse of the iris into the wound occurred four days later requiring incision. Glaucoma\|Various The eye does not settle down well after the operation, there being usually some prolapse of the iris or capsule into the wound. A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)\|Various The presence of the iris further prevents the prolapse of any capsule into the wound. A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)\|Various In those less favorable perforation of the cornea, prolapse of the iris, or total destruction of the eye take place. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I\|Various Those who suffer from prolapse of piles should avoid the habitual use of cushioned seats. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various British Dictionary definitions for prolapse prolapse / (ˈprəʊlæps, prəʊˈlæps) pathol / noun Also called: prolapsus (prəʊˈlæpsəs) the sinking or falling down of an organ or part, esp the wombCompare proptosis verb (intr) (of an organ, etc) to sink from its normal position Word Origin for prolapse C17: from Latin prōlābi to slide along, from pro- 1 + lābī to slip Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to prolapse slide, plunge, go down, crash, collapse, tumble, dive, subside, settle, cascade, plummet, swoop, slip, penetrate, disembark, trickle, dip, stumble, sink, slope Medical definitions for prolapse prolapse [ prō-lăps′ ] v. To fall or slip out of place, as of an organ or part. n. The falling down or slipping out of place of an organ or part, such as the uterus. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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prolapse

noun

verb (used without object), pro·lapsed, pro·laps·ing.

Origin of prolapse

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British Dictionary definitions for prolapse

noun

verb (intr)

Word Origin for prolapse

Words related to prolapse

Medical definitions for prolapse

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