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prolapse

American  
[proh-laps, proh-laps, proh-laps] / proʊˈlæps, ˈproʊ læps, proʊˈlæps /

noun

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

verb (used without object)

prolapsed, prolapsing

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

prolapse British  
/ ˈprəʊlæps, prəʊˈlæps /

noun

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

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verb

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

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Etymology

Origin of prolapse

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

Example Sentences

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The former BBC 5 Live journalist and podcaster was experiencing pelvic organ prolapse - a condition that affects around one in twelve women, but which many have never even heard of.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

When these muscles become overly tight or loose, patients can experience issues like pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and incontinence—which all have serious implications if left untreated.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

Wendy Gibbs, 80, had been due to be operated on by Marc Lamah to repair a pelvic prolapse at a private hospital in Brighton, run by Nuffield Health.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

A common treatment for prolapse, a device called a pessary, actually resembles a menstrual cup.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2024

Chronic constipation often produces abnormal conditions about the rectum such as fissures, hemorrhoids, or prolapse, which may be of serious import.

From The Mother and Her Child by Sadler, William S.

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