Hernia vs. 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.

Hernianoun

A protrusion, consisting of an organ or part which has escaped from its natural cavity, and projects through some natural or accidental opening in the walls of the latter; as, hernia of the brain, of the lung, or of the bowels. Hernia of the abdominal viscera in most common. Called also rupture.

Hernianoun

rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes

Hernia

A hernia is the abnormal exit of tissue or an organ, such as the bowel, through the wall of the cavity in which it normally resides. Hernias come in a number of types.

Prolapseverb

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

Prolapsenoun

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

Prolapsenoun

The falling down of a part through the orifice with which it is naturally connected, especially of the uterus or the rectum.

Prolapseverb

To fall down or out; to protrude.

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;

Prolapse

In medicine, prolapse is a condition in which organs fall down or slip out of place. It is used for organs protruding through the vagina, rectum, or for the misalignment of the valves of the heart.