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Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani.

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  1. n. Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani.
  2. n. protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth
  3. Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani. Dunglison.
  4. Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, fromrelaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsusani. Dunglison.
  5. n protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth