Word Study
[2x]
: Pâ Pæ Pè Pé Pœ P- P. P/ P< Pa Pb Pc Pd Pe Pf Ph Pi Pj Pk Pl Pm Pn Po Pp Pr Ps Pt Pu Pv Pw Px Py
prolapse
CIDE DICTIONARY
prolapse, n. [L. prolapsus, fr. prolapsus, p. p. of prolabi to fall forward; pro forward + labi to glide, fall.].
The falling down of a part through the orifice with which it is naturally connected, especially of the uterus or the rectum. Dunglison. [1913 Webster]
prolapse, v. i.
To fall down or out; to protrude. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
prolapse, n. & v.
--n. (also prolapsus)
1 the forward or downward displacement of a part or organ.
2 the prolapsed part or organ, esp. the womb or rectum.
--v.intr. undergo prolapse.
--n. (also prolapsus)
1 the forward or downward displacement of a part or organ.
2 the prolapsed part or organ, esp. the womb or rectum.
--v.intr. undergo prolapse.
Etymology
L prolabi prolaps- (as PRO-(1), labi slip)
For further exploring for "prolapse" in Webster Dictionary Online
