How Do You Spell PROLAPSE?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒlaps] (IPA)

Prolapse, pronounced /prəˈlæps/, is a medical term that refers to the descent or falling of an organ or tissue from its original position. The spelling of this word is straightforward, with only one "r" and a silent "e" at the end. The emphasis is on the second syllable, with a short "a" sound pronounced in the first syllable. This word is commonly associated with female health issues, such as pelvic floor disorders, but can also occur in other areas of the body, such as the heart or rectum.

PROLAPSE Meaning and Definition

1. Prolapse, in medical terminology, refers to the abnormal displacement or drooping of an organ or tissue from its normal position. It occurs when one or more organs or structures in the body slip or fall out of their usual anatomical position, often resulting from weakened or damaged supporting structures.

   This condition commonly affects organs located within the pelvic area such as the uterus, bladder, rectum, or the vagina. Prolapse can occur due to various factors, including pregnancy and childbirth, aging, obesity, chronic coughing, constipation, or previous pelvic surgeries.

   Symptoms of prolapse may vary depending on the organ affected; however, some common signs include a feeling of pressure or heaviness in the pelvic area, a sensation of something protruding from the vagina, difficulty urinating or passing stool, recurring urinary tract infections, or discomfort during sexual intercourse.

   Treatment for prolapse can range from conservative management, such as pelvic floor exercises or the use of a pessary (a supportive device inserted into the vagina), to surgical interventions, such as repairing or reinforcing the weakened structures or removing excess tissue.

   Regular pelvic examinations and early detection are crucial for effective management and prevention of complications associated with prolapse.

2. • Proctoptosia, proctocele, archocele, archoptoma, archoptosia.

   • 1. To fall or sink down, said of an organ or other part. 2. A falling down of an organ or other part, especially its appearance at a natural or artificial orifice; procidentia, ptosis.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. • To fall down or out; to protrude.

   • In surg., a protrusion or falling down of a part, especially the gut or womb, so as to be partly external and uncovered.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PROLAPSE

• prehapse
• prolapses
• propase
• prolaps
• prolaspe
• propaple
• proppse
• prohaps
• proplapse
• prolapsee
• prolapsse
• prolapser
• prolpase
• prolapce
• Polacse
• Prolapt
• provanse
• Protause
• prelaps
• prolaeps
• provarse
• Prolupse
• Prolapsen
• Proplapsen
• prenapse
• Prolfapse
• Profapse

Etymology of PROLAPSE

The word "prolapse" is derived from the Latin word "prolapsus", which is the past participle of the verb "prolabi", meaning "to slip forward" or "to fall out". It comes from the combination of the prefix "pro-", meaning "forward" or "forth", and "labi", meaning "to slip" or "to fall". The term "prolapse" was originally used in the medical context to describe the abnormal descent or displacement of an organ or tissue from its normal position in the body.

Similar spelling words for PROLAPSE

• prolepsis,
• prolapsus.

Plural form of PROLAPSE is PROLAPSES

Conjugate verb Prolapse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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we let´s prolapse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to prolapse

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

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PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

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SIMPLE PAST

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