prolapsed
ˈproʊlæpst
Definition

Definition of prolapsed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
displacedTECH.slipped out of place or positionTECH.
  • The patient had a prolapsed disc in his spine.
displaced misaligned
2.
medicalTECH.fallen down or forwardTECH.
  • The doctor examined the prolapsed uterus.
descended dropped
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Origin of prolapsed

Latin, prolapsus (a slipping forward)

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medical
surgical attachment of a prolapsed vagina to the abdominal wall

Examples of prolapsed in a sentence

  • The vet treated the dog for a prolapsed rectum.
  • The prolapsed disc caused severe pain.
  • She was diagnosed with a prolapsed bladder.

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  1. French:prolapsé, tombé, ...
  2. German:verlagert, herabgesunken, ...
  3. Italian:prolassato, ...
  4. Spanish:desplazado, caído, ...
  5. Portuguese:deslocado, prolapsado, ...
  6. Chinese:脱出的, 脱垂的, ...
  7. Japanese:脱出した, 脱落した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْزَلِق, هَابِط, ...
  9. Hebrew:צָנוּחַ, בּוֹעֵת, ...
  10. Russian:выпавший, опущенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:випавший, опущений, ...
  12. Hindi:फिसला हुआ, गिरा हुआ, ...
prolapse
ˈprəʊlæps

Definition of prolapse - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

medicalTECH.condition where an organ slips out of placeTECH.
  • The patient was diagnosed with a uterine prolapse.
displacement sagging

Verb

intr.
1.
displacementTECH.sink from normal position, often downwardsTECH.
  • As people age, some organs may prolapse.
descend fall sink
2.
medicalTECH.slip forward or down of an organ or partTECH.
  • The doctor explained how organs can prolapse due to weakened muscles..
descend drop
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heart condition where the mitral valve bulges into the left atrium
The doctor diagnosed her with mitral valve prolapse after the echocardiogram..

Origin of prolapse

Latin, prolapsus (a slipping forward)

Examples of prolapse in a sentence

  • A prolapse of the bladder required immediate surgery.
  • The condition caused the intestine to prolapse.
  • Heavy lifting can cause the uterus to prolapse.
  • Organs can prolapse after childbirth.
  • A prolapse may require surgical intervention.

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  1. French:prolapsus, s'affaisser, ...
  2. German:Vorfall, absinken, ...
  3. Italian:prolasso, prolassare, ...
  4. Spanish:prolapso, prolapsar, ...
  5. Portuguese:prolapso, deslocar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:脱垂, ...
  7. Japanese:脱出, 脱出する, ...
  8. Arabic:هبوط, تَدَلَّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:צְנִיחָה, לִשְׁקוֹעַ, ...
  10. Russian:выпадение, опускаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:випадіння, опускатися, ...
  12. Hindi:अवरोहण, नीचे खिसकना, ...

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