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.
More for "prolapse"
Next best steps
Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.