prolapse of uterus

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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prolapse of uterus

n.

Displacement of the uterus downward due to laxity and atony of the muscles and fascia of the pelvic floor. Also called falling of womb.

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prolapse of uterus

Etymology: L, prolapsus, falling, uterus, womb

the descent of the uterine cervix into the vagina, partly into the vagina, or outside the vagina.