English > prolapse: 2 senses > noun 1, stateMeaning | The slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus). |
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Synonyms | prolapsus, descensus |
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Narrower | enteroptosis | An abnormally downward position of the intestines in the abdominal cavity |
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glossoptosis | Abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue |
metroptosis, descensus uteri | prolapse of the uterus |
nephroptosis, nephroptosia | prolapse of the kidney |
ptosis | drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness |
ureterocele | prolapse of the end of the ureter into the bladder |
urethrocele | prolapse of the urethra into the vagina |
Broader | disability, disablement, handicap, impairment | The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness |
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Spanish | descensus, prolapso |
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Catalan | descensus, prolapse |
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Verbs | prolapse | slip or fall out of place, as of body parts |
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