prolapsus
Noun
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The slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) (synset 114582800)
is a type of: disability, disablement, handicap, impairment - the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitnesssubtypes:
- enteroptosis - an abnormally downward position of the intestines in the abdominal cavity
- glossoptosis - abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue
- descensus uteri, metroptosis - prolapse of the uterus
- nephroptosia, nephroptosis - prolapse of the kidney
- ptosis - drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
- ureterocele - prolapse of the end of the ureter into the bladder; may obstruct urine flow
- urethrocele - prolapse of the urethra into the vagina
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