A prolapse is when one of the organs in the body moves down from its normal position
If an organ in someone's body prolapses, it moves down from its normal position. Sometimes the original abortion was done so badly that the uterus prolapsed. the slipping of an inner part of your body, such as the womb, from its usual position (prolapsus, from , past participle of prolabi ). Protrusion of an internal organ out of its normal place, usually of the rectum or uterus outside the body when supporting muscles weaken. The membrane lining the rectum can push out through the anus, most often in old people with constipation who strain during defecation. Chronic rectal prolapse requires surgical repair. The uterus may prolapse into the vagina after gravity adds to weakness from childbirth injuries. Temporary supports and pelvic exercises can relieve mild uterine prolapse, but severe prolapse may require hysterectomy
{i} instance of falling out of place, instance of sinking out of the correct position (Medicine)
when part of the body (for instance, a section of intestine) slips from its normal position
the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) slip or fall out of place, as of body parts; "prolapsed rectum
A common slight deformity of the mitral valve, situated in the left side of the heart that can cause mitral insufficiency (leakage of the valve) Also known as "floppy valve syndrome " Mitral valve prolapse causes a characteristic heart murmur that may be heard by the physician through a stethoscope during a routine examination
A condition that occurs when the leaflets of the mitral valve between the left atrium (upper chamber) and left ventricle (lower chamber) bulge into the ventricle and permit backflow of blood into the atrium The condition is often associated with progressive mitral regurgitation
an abnormality of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart that causes backward flow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium
[ prO-'laps, 'prO-" ] (noun.) circa 1834. New Latin prolapsus, from Late Latin, fall, from Latin prolabi to fall or slide forward, from pro- forward + labi to slide; more at PRO-, SLEEP.