Splanchnoptosia ... Synonym: visceroptosis. ... Origin: splanchno-+ G. Ptosis a falling ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: splangk′nōp-tō′sis, -tō′sē-ă Synonyms: visceroptosis
visceroptosis, splanchnoptosis 1. A prolapse (slipping or falling out of place) or caudal (being below) displacement of viscera; especially abdominal viscera or of the intestine. 2. The downward displacement of an organ within a body cavity; such as, the intestine or a kidney, caused by loss of support. 3. The prolapse or downward displacement of...