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Princeton's WordNet

  1. prolapse, prolapsus, descensusnoun

    the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)

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  1. prolapsus

    Prolapsus is a medical term that describes a condition where an organ or a part of the body falls down or slips out of its usual position. It is commonly used in reference to conditions such as rectal prolapse (where the rectum falls out of position), uterus prolapse, or prolapse of the mitral valve in the heart. The term is derived from the Latin word which means 'to fall or slip forward'. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, exercises, surgery, or a pessary, depending on the condition.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Prolapsusnoun

    prolapse

  2. Etymology: [L.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of prolapsus in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of prolapsus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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