prolapsus
/proʊˈlæpsəs/
noun
- A medical condition where an organ or part of the body slips out of its normal position, especially the uterus or rectum.
- Rectal prolapsus can sometimes be treated with exercises or surgery.
- The doctor diagnosed her with uterine prolapsus after she complained of discomfort.
- Prolapsus of the bladder is more common in older women who have had multiple pregnancies.
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