coloptosis

coloptosis definition - medical

co·lop·to·sis (kōˌlŏp-tōˈsĭs) or co·lop·to·si·a (-tōˈsē-ə, -zē-ə)

noun
Downward displacement or prolapse of the colon, especially of the transverse portion.

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