prolapse of the iris

prolapse /pro·lapse/ (pro´laps)

1. ptosis; the falling down, or downward displacement, of a part or viscus.

2. to undergo such displacement.

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prolapse of the cord  protrusion of the umbilical cord ahead of the presenting part of the fetus in labor.

prolapse of the iris  protrusion of the iris through a wound in the cornea.

Morgagni's prolapse  chronic inflammatory hyperplasia of the mucosa and submucosa of the sacculus laryngis.

rectal prolapse , prolapse of rectum protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus.

prolapse of uterus  downward displacement of the uterus so that the cervix is within the vaginal orifice (first-degree p.), the cervix is outside the orifice (second-degree p.), or the entire uterus is outside the orifice (third-degree p.) .

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iris, prolapse of the

Protrusion of a portion of the iris into a corneal wound. It results from either trauma, a severe corneal ulcer or an operation. In some cases an anterior synechia may develop as the iris remains fixed in the wound by scar tissue.