[ˈprəʊlaps], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a displacement of a part or organ of the body from its normal position, usually downwards or outwards, often resulting in it protruding from an orifice
(e.g: a rectal prolapse)


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Origin:
late 17th century: from modern Latin prolapsus prolapsus

[ˈprəʊlaps], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a part or organ of the body) become displaced from its normal position, especially downwards or outwards, often so as to protrude from an orifice
(e.g: her womb has prolapsed)


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Origin:
late 17th century: from modern Latin prolapsus prolapsus