Prolapse
Of impairment. May also be referred to as descensus and prolapsus.
The slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus).
This concept's ID is @1~73508
Contains
- ptosis
Drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness.
- nephroptosis
Prolapse of the kidney.
- metroptosis
Prolapse of the uterus.
- ureterocele
Prolapse of the end of the ureter into the bladder; may obstruct urine flow.
- enteroptosis
An abnormally downward position of the intestines in the abdominal cavity.
- urethrocele
Prolapse of the urethra into the vagina.
- glossoptosis
Abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue.