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n. - The slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus).

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Usage examples (19)
  • It is all very well to talk about the facilis descensus
  • To Mr. Sargent and his editors: Facilis descensus Averni.
  • ‘Facilis descensus Averni!’ said the Duke, shaking his head.
  • "Facilis descensus Averno; sed revocare gradum, hoc opus, hic labor est."
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