ETYM Latin prolapsus, from prolapsus, p. p. of prolabi to fall forward; pro forward + labi to glide, fall.
Prolapsus; falling (of bodily organ) forward or downward, especially of the uterus.
The slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus); SYN. prolapsus.
Displacement of an organ due to the effects of strain in weakening the supporting tissues. The term is most often used with regard to the rectum (due to chronic bowel problems) or the uterus (following several pregnancies). + prikaži više