Prolapsed Meaning in English

word · lemma: prolapse

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Definition

Describes an organ or tissue that has slipped or fallen out of its normal position, often used medically to talk about things like a prolapsed disc or uterus.

Usage & Nuances

Almost always medical and formal. Used with specific organs: 'prolapsed disc', 'prolapsed uterus', 'prolapsed rectum'. Not used for non-medical objects. Usually describes something that has fallen downward due to weakness or injury.

• Spanish: prolapsado - descendido (medical)
• Portuguese (BR): prolapsado - deslocado (medicina)
• Portuguese (PT): prolapsado - deslocado (medicina)
• Chinese (Simplified): 脱垂
• Chinese (Traditional): 脫垂
• Hindi: गिरा हुआ (चिकित्सा)
• Arabic: متدلٍّ (طبي) - هابط (طبي)
• Bengali: বাহিরে চলে এসেছে - বেরিয়ে গেছে (অংগের জন্য)
• Russian: выпавший
• Japanese: 脱出した
• Vietnamese: sa sút - bị sa ra ngoài (dùng cho cơ quan)
• Korean: 탈출된
• Turkish: sarkmış
• Urdu: باہر نکل آیا (طبی اصطلاح)
• Indonesian: turun (medis) - terjulur keluar (organ)

Example Sentences

A prolapsed uterus can cause discomfort and pain.

basic

The doctor explained that the intestine was prolapsed during the examination.

basic

After lifting heavy boxes, she discovered she had a prolapsed bladder.

natural

The surgeon said recovery from a prolapsed rectum might take several weeks.

natural

I didn't realize my symptoms were caused by a prolapsed pelvic organ until the specialist told me.

natural

He has a prolapsed disc in his lower back.

basic