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prolapse

/prəˈlæps/ noun · British & US
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What does prolapse mean?

noun

The falling or slipping of an organ or part of the body from its normal position, especially the uterus or rectum. A condition in which an organ or part of the body protrudes or bulges out of its normal position.

Example

"The prolapse of the uterus is a common condition in women after childbirth."

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