prolasso
/proˈlas.so/masculine
The English word "prolapse" is prolasso in Italian.
prolasso refers to a moving out of place.
Meaning: a moving out of place (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /proˈlas.so/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word lasso can also describe a period of time, as in lasso di tempo, though it shares the same linguistic root of 'slackness' or 'extension' as prolasso.
- The suffix -asso in Italian often creates an augmentative or pejorative form of a word, but in prolasso, the 'asso' is part of the original Latin root and carries no such meaning.
- If you use prolasso in a non-medical conversation, an Italian speaker might find it strangely formal or overly technical, as it lacks common colloquial synonyms for general 'slipping'.
Examples in context
- Il suo caso richiede un intervento per correggere il prolasso rettale.Your case requires surgery to correct the rectal prolapse.
- Il medico ha diagnosticato un prolasso.The doctor diagnosed a prolapse.
- Il prolasso può causare dolore.A prolapse can cause pain.
- È necessario trattare questo prolasso.It is necessary to treat this prolapse.
Example conversation
Giulia is discussing a medical report with Matteo.
- GiuliaMatteo, cosa dice il referto del medico?Matteo, what does the doctor's report say?
- MatteoDice che c'è un prolasso a livello interno.It says there is a prolapse internally.
- GiuliaÈ una situazione molto grave, Giulia?Is it a very serious situation, Giulia?
- MatteoNo, il prolasso può essere gestito facilmente.No, the prolapse can be managed easily.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prolapse” translations and entries prolasso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
