Disease or Syndrome
rectal prolapse
rec·tal pro·lapse [ rek-tl proh-laps ]
Subclass of:
Pelvic Organ Prolapse;
Rectal Diseases
Definitions related to rectal prolapse:
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Protrusion of the anus through the rectum.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus. There are various degrees: incomplete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle but with herniation of the bowel; and internal complete with rectosigmoid or upper rectum intussusception into the lower rectum.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Protrusion of the rectum through the anus.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Rectal prolapse is a painless protrusion of the rectum through the anus. A rectal prolapse is often caused while straining, such as during a bowel movement.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Rectal prolapse was described as early as 1500 BC. Rectal prolapse occurs when a mucosal or full-thickness layer of rectal tissue protrudes through the anal orifice.WebMD, 2019
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Rectal prolapse occurs when part of the large intestine's lowest section (rectum) slips outside the muscular opening at the end of the digestive tract (anus). The prolapsed rectum can cause fecal incontinence .Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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