Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D012005
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D012005
Preferred Name

Rectal Prolapse

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Prolapse, Anus
Prolapse, Rectal
Rectal Prolapses
Prolapses, Rectal
Anus Prolapses
Prolapses, Anus
Anus Prolapse
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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