noun
- the falling down or slipping of a body part from its usual position
Usage: medical
verb
- to fall down or slip from the usual position
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed a uterine prolapse after the examination.
- Heavy lifting can sometimes cause organ prolapse.
- The patient experienced rectal prolapse following surgery.
- Without proper support, the bladder may prolapse into the vaginal wall.
- Age and childbirth can cause pelvic organs to prolapse.
- The surgeon repaired the prolapsed disc in her spine.