- prolapse of the rectum
- Rektumprolaps m, Mastdarmvorfall m, Prolapsus m recti
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prolapse of the rectum
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prolapse — 1. To sink down, said of an organ or other part. 2. A sinking of an organ or other part, especially its appearance at a natural or artificial orifice. SEE ALSO: procidentia, ptosis. [L. prolapsus, a falling] p. of the corpus luteum ectropion of… … Medical dictionary
prolapse — n. downward displacement of an organ or tissue from its normal position, usually the result of weakening of the supporting tissues. Prolapse of the uterus and/or vagina is, in most cases, caused by stretching and/or tearing of the supporting… … The new mediacal dictionary
Prolapse — literally means To fall out of place. In medicine, prolapse is a condition where organs, such as the uterus, fall down or slip out of place. It is used for organs protruding through the vagina, rectum, or for the misalignment of the valves of the … Wikipedia
Prolapse — Pro*lapse , n. [L. prolapsus, fr. prolapsus, p. p. of prolabi to fall forward; pro forward + labi to glide, fall.] (Med.) The falling down of a part through the orifice with which it is naturally connected, especially of the uterus or the rectum … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prolapse — n. /proh laps , proh laps/; v. /proh laps /, n., v., prolapsed, prolapsing. n. 1. Pathol. a falling down of an organ or part, as the uterus, from its normal position. v.i. 2. to fall or slip down or out of place. [1555 65; < LL prolapsus a… … Universalium
Rectum — Infobox Anatomy Name = Rectum Latin = GraySubject = 249 GrayPage = 1183 Caption = Anatomy of the anus and rectum Caption2 = The posterior aspect of the rectum exposed by removing the lower part of the sacrum and the coccyx. Precursor = Hindgut… … Wikipedia
rectal prolapse — prolapse of rectum protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus, which can occur to various degrees. Incomplete or partial prolapse is when there is no displacement of anal sphincter muscle; complete prolapse may be either with… … Medical 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. Etymology: L prolabi prolaps (as PRO (1), labi slip) … Useful english dictionary
Rectal prolapse — Infobox Disease Name = Rectal prolapse |www.images/google/pinksock.com Caption = DiseasesDB = 11189 ICD10 = ICD10|K|62|3|k|55 ICD9 = ICD9|569.1 ICDO = OMIM = 176780 MedlinePlus = eMedicineSubj = med eMedicineTopic = 3533 MeshID = D012005 Rectal… … Wikipedia
Female genital prolapse — (or vaginal prolapse) is characterized by a portion of the vaginal canal protruding from the opening of the vagina. The condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses as a result of childbirth and is more common among tall Caucasian… … Wikipedia
proctoptosia, proctoptosis — Prolapse of the rectum and anus. [procto + G. ptosis, a falling] … Medical dictionary
