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prolapse — [[t]pro͟ʊlæps, AM proʊlæ̱ps[/t]] prolapses, prolapsing, prolapsed (The verb is also pronounced [[t]prəlæ̱ps[/t]].) 1) N VAR A prolapse is when one of the organs in the body moves down from its normal position. [MEDICAL] One complication which can … English dictionary
Operation — Although there are many meanings to the word operation , in medicine it refers to a surgical procedure. To put matters more formally, an operation is an act or series of acts performed upon the body with the hand alone or by means of an… … Medical dictionary
parturition — /pahr too rish euhn, tyoo , choo /, n. Biol. the process of bringing forth young. [1640 50; < LL parturition (s. of parturitio) travail, equiv. to L parturit(us) (ptp. of parturire; see PARTURIENT) + ion ION] * * * I or birth or childbirth or… … Universalium
ICD-9-CM Volume 3 — is a system of procedural codes. It is a subset of ICD 9 CM (volumes 1 and 2 are used for diagnostic codes.) The United States National Center for Health Statistics drafted ICD 10 PCS in 2000 as a potential replacement for ICD 9 CM Volume 3, but… … Wikipedia
prolapse — 1. To sink down, said of an organ or other part. 2. A sinking of an organ or other part, especially its appearance at a natural or artificial orifice. SEE ALSO: procidentia, ptosis. [L. prolapsus, a falling] p. of the corpus luteum ectropion of… … Medical dictionary
prolapse — noun prəʊlaps, prə laps a slipping forward or down of a part or organ of the body. ↘a prolapsed part or organ. verb prəʊ laps [usu. as adjective prolapsed] slip forward or down: a prolapsed uterus. Origin C18: from L. prolaps , prolabi slip… … English new terms dictionary
prolapse — n. /proh laps , proh laps/; v. /proh laps /, n., v., prolapsed, prolapsing. n. 1. Pathol. a falling down of an organ or part, as the uterus, from its normal position. v.i. 2. to fall or slip down or out of place. [1555 65; < LL prolapsus a… … Universalium
Obstetrics — Further information: Obstetrics and gynaecology Obstetrician Occupation Names Doctor, consultant, medical specialist Activity sectors Medicine and surgery Description Education required Medical training and specialised postgr … Wikipedia
Umbilical cord prolapse — Classification and external resources Cord prolapse, depicted by W.Smellie, 1792 ICD 10 O … Wikipedia
PID — stands for a number of things, including those mentioned below.Medicine*Prolapsed intervertebral disc, commonly called a herniated disc *Primary immune deficiency *Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (or Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder), an infection and… … Wikipedia
