prolapse

Speech parts

1. prolapse - Noun

2. prolapse - Verb

Meaning

The falling down of a part through the orifice with which it is naturally connected, especially of the uterus or the rectum.

To fall down or out; to protrude.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

prolapsus descensus coast fall cascade collapse precipitation crash settle slide dive plunge subside tumble plummet
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Antonyms

mount level increase develop rise gain
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Hypernyms

fall disability descend impairment handicap disablement

Hyponyms

nephroptosis ptosis enteroptosis glossoptosis metroptosis descensus uteri

Phrases with the word

mitral prolapse

Anagrams

sapropel

Examples

prolapsed rectum Source: Internet

About 600,000 hysterectomies are performed each year in the U.S., with the most common reason for the removal of the uterus being and uterine prolapse. Source: Internet

Female urology Female urology is a branch of urology dealing with overactive bladder, pelvic organ prolapse, and urinary incontinence. Source: Internet

Echocardiography is the most useful test for mitral valve prolapse. Source: Internet

Doctors said weakened muscles had caused her bladder to prolapse which commonly occurs with advancing age or following childbirth. Source: Internet

This system being intact ensures a decrease in the likelihood of pelvic organ prolapse. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

prolamellar prolamin prolamine prolapsion prolapsus prolargin