noun
- The falling down or slipping of an organ or part of the body from its normal position.
Usage: Medical term; Often used in anatomy and pathology
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with prolapsus of the uterus.
- Prolapsus of the rectum can occur in elderly individuals.
- The doctor explained that prolapsus requires careful monitoring.
- Severe prolapsus may necessitate surgical intervention.
- Prolapsus is a condition where internal organs shift from their proper location.