Uterine prolapse is when the uterus drops towards or through the vaginal opening as a consequence of weak supporting ligaments.
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Prolapse
/ˈpɹoʊlæps/
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Umbilical cord prolapse occurs in approximately one in five hundred pregnancies, and is considered an emergency.
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