Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun In pathology, inversion and prolapse of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Med.) 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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  • noun medicine inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with swelling

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  • noun protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth

Etymologies

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Ancient Greek anus + tumour.

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