loosening of the support structures of the bladder, bowel or uterus to sit lower near the vagina than before
The descent, or "falling down" of a structure. Displacement from the normal anatomical position. A rectal prolapse, in patients born with Imperforate Anus, is where the rectal opening "falls down" or "sticks out" where it is supposed to be secured. A "mucosal" prolapse is where the inner lining of the rectum has "fallen down" instead of remaining stationary within the rectum.
pelvic relaxation which may involve the uterus, bladder, or rectum.
The abnormal descent or protrusion of a portion of an organ, such as the vagina or anorectal canal.
Protrusion, to the outside, of an abdominal organ, eg vagina or bladder.
A bulging through or protrusion of a tissue or organ.
a dropping or falling down of an organ, especially the uterus or the rectum
the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
slip or fall out of place, as of body parts; "prolapsed rectum"
a falling or dropping down of an organ or internal part, commonly the uterus or rectum
a protrusion of some part of the bowel through and outside the anus
a sagging, protrusion, or collapse of the colostomy opening itself
Cord: The condition in which the umbilical cord precedes the presenting part. Uterine: Prolapse of the uterus, usually due to the loss of supporting structures. It is related to injuries of childbirth, advanced age, or congenital weakness.
Falling out of, falling down, or dropping, bulging.
the displacement of an organ from its normal position.
When an organ that is usually held inside the body protrudes and stays outside the body. In iguanas, intestinal and hemipenal (see hemipenes, above) prolapses can occur. Prolapses of any kind need immediate veterinary treatment. For more information, see the Miscellaneous Conditions page.
The protrusion of the rectum (or intestine) through the anus (or addominal wall). Usually caused by relaxation of normal supporting structures.
A general term which describes a condition in which a body part slips out of its normal position. Rectal prolapse refers to a slipping of a part of the rectum.
Literally, to fall. A weakening of supports leading to a dropping or bulging of organs, such as the bladder or uterus (see: Cystocele, Rectocele, Uterine Prolapse).
when part of the body (for instance, a section of intestine) slips from its normal position.
When a part of the body drops from its normal position.
A falling, dropping, or downward displacement of an organ or internal part, such as the mitral valve in the heart.
The expelling of either the penis or the intestines and the inability to withdraw them back into the body..
condition that occurs when a body part slips from its normal position.
Falling down of the lower eyelid (an atonal condition).
Also called Procidentia. The protrusion of the rectum through the anus. Usually caused by relaxation of the normal supporting structures of the rectum.
To fall or sink down, especially an organ or other body part
To fall, as a uterus or bladder might if the ligaments holding it in place become stretched.
Prolapse occurs when the intestines, bladder, rectum, or the uterus protrude into the vagina.
Falling or slipping of the uterus towards or into the uterus
The protrusion or dropping of the uretus (uterine prolapse), rectum (rectocele) or bladder (cystocele) into the vagina.
The falling down or slipping out of place of an organ or part (such as the uterus).
To fall or slide out of place.
the falling down or slipping of a body part from its usual position.
( pro = in front, out; and  lapsus = fallen) Hernia that presents as a gulging. The term "Genital Prolapse" refers to hernias of the bladder (cystocele), the rectum (rectocele), the uterus (hysterocele) and the intestinal loops (enterocele), visible as a bulge from the torn pelvic floor.
falling of an organ from its normal position.
The falling or slipping out of place of an internal organ, such as when the uterus falls into the vagina.
Prolapse literally means "To fall out of place." In medicine, prolapse is a condition where organs, such as the uterus, fall down or slip out of place. It is generally reserved for organs protruding through the vagina, or for the misalignment of the valves of the heart.