A falling away from a higher position. ... See: ptosis, procidentia. ... Synonym: descent. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(de-sen´sәs) pl. descen´sus Latin word meaning downward displacement or prolapse. descensus testis normal migration of the testis from its fetal position in the abdominal cavity to its location within the scrotum, usually during the last 3 months of gestation. ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001