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

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  • ptosis 1 facts

    Drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness.

  • nephroptosis 0 facts

    Prolapse of the kidney.

  • metroptosis 0 facts

    Prolapse of the uterus.

  • ureterocele 0 facts

    Prolapse of the end of the ureter into the bladder; may obstruct urine flow.

  • enteroptosis 0 facts

    An abnormally downward position of the intestines in the abdominal cavity.

  • urethrocele 0 facts

    Prolapse of the urethra into the vagina.

  • glossoptosis 0 facts

    Abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue.