Prolapse

//ˈpɹoʊlæps//

"Prolapse" in a Sentence (2 examples)

Uterine prolapse is when the uterus drops towards or through the vaginal opening as a consequence of weak supporting ligaments.

Umbilical cord prolapse occurs in approximately one in five hundred pregnancies, and is considered an emergency.

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