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
- 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
- cascade
- cataract
- cave in
- cave-in
- coast
- collapse
- coming down
- crash
- crouch
- declension
- declination
- decline
- declivity
- deplane
- detrain
- dip
- disembark
- dismount
- dive
- downgrade
- dribble
- droop
- drop
- drop-off
- fall
- fall prostrate
- falling
- get down
- get off
- go down
- grade
- gradient
- gravitate
- ground
- header
- hill
- inclination
- incline
- landslide
- light
- lose balance
- penetrate
- pitch
- plop
- plummet
- plummeting
- plunge
- plunging
- precipitation
- prolapse
- sag
- set
- settle
- settlement
- sink
- sinkage
- sinking
- slant
- slide
- slip
- slope
- slough off
- slump
- stoop
- stumble
- submerge
- subside
- swoop
- tailspin
- toboggan
- topple
- trickle
- trip
- tumble
- weep
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