prolapse
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1. the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) (noun.state)
hyponym | : | enteroptosis, |
definition | : | an abnormally downward position of the intestines in the abdominal cavity (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | glossoptosis, |
definition | : | abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | ptosis, |
definition | : | drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | ureterocele, |
definition | : | prolapse of the end of the ureter into the bladder; may obstruct urine flow (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | urethrocele, |
definition | : | prolapse of the urethra into the vagina (noun.state) |
2. slip or fall out of place, as of body parts (verb.motion)
3. the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) (noun.state)
derivation | : | prolapse, |
definition | : | slip or fall out of place, as of body parts (verb.motion) |
4. slip or fall out of place, as of body parts (verb.motion)
derivation | : | descensus, prolapse, prolapsus, |
definition | : | the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) (noun.state) |
5. the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) (noun.state)
derivation | : | prolapse, |
definition | : | slip or fall out of place, as of body parts (verb.motion) |
6. slip or fall out of place, as of body parts (verb.motion)
derivation | : | descensus, prolapse, prolapsus, |
definition | : | the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) (noun.state) |
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