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Vocabulary Entry
prolapse
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A medical condition where an organ slips out of its normal position.
Example Sentences
"The patient was diagnosed with a uterine prolapse."
"Prolapse can occur in various organs, including the bladder and rectum."
"Doctors often recommend exercises to help prevent pelvic organ prolapse."
V
verb
To slip or fall out of place, often used in a medical context.
Example Sentences
"The doctor explained that the muscle may prolapse after childbirth."
"Without proper support, the bladder may prolapse over time."
"She was worried that her condition might cause her organs to prolapse."