prolapse

[ noun proh-laps, proh-laps; verb proh-laps ]

noun

1. Pathology. a falling down of an organ or part, as the uterus, from its normal position.

verb (used without object)

, pro·lapsed, pro·laps·ing.

1. to fall or slip down or out of place.

prolapse

/ ˈprəʊlæps; prəʊˈlæps /

noun

1. Also calledprolapsusprəʊˈlæpsəs the sinking or falling down of an organ or part, esp the womb Compare proptosis

verb

1. (of an organ, etc) to sink from its normal position

Word History and Origins

Origin of prolapse¹

First recorded in 1555–65, prolapse is from the Late Latin word prōlāpsus a slipping forth. See pro- ¹, lapse

Word History and Origins

Origin of prolapse¹

C17: from Latin prōlābi to slide along, from pro- ¹+ lābī to slip

Example Sentences

“I don’t think that the menstrual cup causes prolapse.”

From Salon

She said there has been a concerted effort to move away from describing conditions like pelvic pain, prolapse and endometriosis as "benign gynaecological conditions" and instead use the term "non-cancerous".

From BBC

This is the first successful group claim in England after some 10,000 women were injured by mesh implants, which treat incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

From BBC

A tribunal ruled that Tony Dixon, who used artificial mesh to treat prolapsed bowels at Southmead Hospital, in Bristol, and Spire Hospital, still posed a risk.

From BBC

When Natashja Wilson first noticed she had symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse she had no idea what was happening and was too embarrassed to ask for help.

From BBC

Related Words

• cascade
• collapse
• crash
• dip
• disembark
• dive
• go down
• penetrate
• plummet
• plunge
• settle
• sink
• slide
• stumble
• subside
• swoop
• trickle
• tumble