Prolapse

The falling down, or downward displacement, of a part or viscus.

The descent of an organ or viscus of the body from its natural position.

Falling or dropping down of an organ or internal part.

The dropping downward of an internal organ from its normal position.

A condition in which an organ has moved downwards out of its usual position.

A condition in which an organ has fallen out of its normal position, as sometimes happens to the uterus after childbirth, to a long umbilical cord during labor, or in children with intussusception (telescoping of the bowel).

Dropping or falling of an organ from its normal position, as in prolapse of the uterus into the vagina.

Growth by rapid multiplication of parts, such as by cell division.

Displacement of all or part of an organ from its normal position. There are various types of prolapse.

Displacement of all or part of an organ from its normal position. There are various types of prolapse. In uterine prolapse, the uterus falls or slides from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal. Rectal prolapse is the abnormal movement of the rectal mucosa down to or through the anal opening. Mitral valve prolapse (mvp) is a disorder in which the mitral heart valve bulges into the atrium, which may allow blood to leak back into the atrium from the ventricle. These conditions require medical evaluation and occasionally treatment, which varies according to the type of prolapse involved.

Downward displacement of an organ or a part from its normal position. This may happen if the supporting tissues are weak. The womb and rectum are most commonly affected by this condition.

Displacement of an organ or structure from its normal position. The term is applied chiefly to downward displacements of the rectum and uterus.

A falling or dropping down of an organ or internal part, such as the uterus or rectum.