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prolapsus

DEFINITIONS OF: prolapsus

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n the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)

Synonyms:
descensus, prolapse
Types:
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enteroptosis
an abnormally downward position of the intestines in the abdominal cavity
glossoptosis
abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue
descensus uteri, metroptosis
prolapse of the uterus
nephroptosia, nephroptosis
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; may obstruct urine flow
urethrocele
prolapse of the urethra into the vagina
brow ptosis
sagging eyebrows
Type of:
disability, disablement, handicap, impairment
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
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