prolapse

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prolapse

Pathol
the sinking or falling down of an organ or part, esp the womb
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prolapse

[′prō‚laps]
(medicine)
The falling or sinking down of a part or organ.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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