Hernia vs. Prolapse

Hernia vs. Prolapse — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Hernia and Prolapse

Hernianoun

(pathology) A disorder in which a part of the body protrudes abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part, especially of the abdomen.

Prolapseverb

(intransitive) To move out of place; especially for an internal organ to protrude beyond its normal position.

Hernianoun

rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes

Prolapsenoun

A moving out of place, especially a protrusion of an internal organ

Prolapsenoun

the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)

Prolapseverb

slip or fall out of place, as of body parts;

prolapsed rectum
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