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descensus uteri

descensus uteri logo #20973Synonym for prolapse of the uterus ... Downward movement of the uterus due to laxity and atony of the muscular and fascial structures of the pelvic floor, usually resulting from injuries of childbirth or advanced age; prolapse occurs in three forms, first degree prolapse, the cervix of the prolapsed uterus is well within the vaginal orifice, second...
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descensus uteri

descensus uteri logo #21219Type: Term Synonyms: prolapse of the uterus
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descensus uteri

descensus uteri logo #21009metroptosis, descensus uteri 1. The prolapse of the uterus. 2. The downward displacement of the uterus so that the cervix is within the vaginal orifice (first-degree prolapse), the cervix is outside the orifice (second-degree prolapse), or the entire uterus is outside the orifice (third-degree prolapse).
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