(Entry 1 of 2) : the falling down or slipping of a body part from its usual position or relations. prolapse.
What is the meaning of the root combining form in the term gonorrhea?
a combining form meaning
“flow,” “discharge
,” used in the formation of compound words: gonorrhea.
What is the term that means the falling or slipping of a body part from its normal position?
(The word “
prolapse
” means a falling down or slipping of a body part from its usual position.)
Is it possible for your uterus to fall out?
Uterine prolapse
occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken and no longer provide enough support for the uterus. As a result, the uterus slips down into or protrudes out of the vagina. Uterine prolapse can occur in women of any age.
What word means pertaining to the physical and chemical processes occurring?
The complex of physical and chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life. In
metabolism
some substances are broken down to yield energy for vital processes while other substances, necessary for life, are synthesized.
Which combining form means death?
Thanato-
is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “death.” It is used in some technical terms, including in psychiatry.
What does Rrhaphy mean?
a combining form meaning “
suture
,” used in the formation of compound words: herniorrhaphy.
What does PEXY mean?
What does -pexy mean? The combining form -pexy is used like a suffix meaning “
solidity
.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in surgery for procedures that fix an organ into place.
How do I know if my uterus has gone back to normal?
For the first couple of days after giving birth, you’ll be able to feel the top of your uterus near your belly button. In a week, your uterus will be half the size it was just after you gave birth.
After two weeks
, it will be back inside your pelvis. By about four weeks, it should be close to its pre-pregnancy size.
Can you feel a prolapsed uterus with your finger?
Anterior (front) vaginal wall prolapse:
Insert 1 or 2 fingers and place over the front vaginal wall (facing the bladder) to feel any bulging under your fingers, first with strong coughing and then with sustained bearing down. A definite bulge of the wall under your fingers indicates a front vaginal wall prolapse.
Can I push my prolapse back up?
In some cases, the prolapse can be treated at home. Follow your provider’s instructions on how to do this.
The rectum must be pushed back inside manually
. A soft, warm, wet cloth is used to apply gentle pressure to the mass to push it back through the anal opening.
What is the sum of the physical and chemical processes in an organism?
metabolism
, the sum of the chemical reactions that take place within each cell of a living organism and that provide energy for vital processes and for synthesizing new organic material.
What is the root word of metabolism?
The word metabolism is derived from
the Greek word “Metabolismos” or from the French word métabolisme
. In Greek metabole means a “change” and metaballein means to change. The combination of the words is derived from meta meaning “over” and ballein meaning “to throw”. (From ballistics).
What is a simple definition of metabolism?
Metabolism (pronounced: meh-TAB-uh-liz-um) is
the chemical reactions in the body’s cells that change food into energy
. Our bodies need this energy to do everything from moving to thinking to growing. Specific proteins in the body control the chemical reactions of metabolism.
crypto-
a combining form meaning “hidden,” “secret,” used in the formation of compound words: cryptograph.
Which combining form means hard?
Sclero-
is a combining form used like a prefix to mean “hard” or as a form of sclera, the white outer layer of the eyeball.
