Antonyms for prolapse

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : noun proh-laps, proh-laps; verb proh-laps

Phonetic Transcription : noun proʊˈlæps, ˈproʊ læps; verb proʊˈlæps

Definition of prolapse

Origin : 1736, from Latin prolapsus, past participle of prolabi "glide fdorward, slide along, slip forward or down;" see pro- + lapse (n.). As a noun from 1808.

As in descent : noun moving down; lowering
As in descend : verb move down, lower a

Example sentences :

After operation the chief danger is prolapse of the iris into the wound.
Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various

Wounds at the edge of the cornea are often followed by prolapse of the iris.
Extract from : « Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology » by W. G. Aitchison Robertson

When these are used, the same plan as that mentioned in case of prolapse in children should be pursued.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

The bowel should be searched for polypi or hemorrhoids, and the prolapse may be cured by the removal of the irritating cause.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

Those who suffer from prolapse of piles should avoid the habitual use of cushioned seats.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

In obstinate cases of prolapse Agnew48 recommends the use of a rectal obturator or the use of a hemorrhoidal truss.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

Sick Visitors also reported that prolapse was not unusual, and that most girls found the long hours of standing very fatiguing.
Extract from : « The Girl in Industry » by D. J. Collier

The lens nucleus may prolapse through the pupil into the anterior chamber.
Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various

Upon incision of the prolapse intra-ocular hemorrhage occurred, causing nearly total blindness for two weeks.
Extract from : « Glaucoma » by Various

A small button hole iridectomy was made; prolapse of the iris into the wound occurred four days later requiring incision.
Extract from : « Glaucoma » by Various

Synonyms for prolapse

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