- volvuluses
- n. abnormal twist in the intestine (Medicine)
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volvuluses
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volvulus — /vol vyeuh leuhs/, n., pl. volvuluses. Pathol. a torsion, or twisting, of the intestine, causing intestinal obstruction. [1670 80; < NL, equiv. to L volv(ere) to turn, twist + ulus ULE] * * * ▪ pathology twisting of a portion of the… … Universalium
volvulus — [ vɒlvjʊləs] noun (plural volvuli vɒlvjʊlʌɪ, li: or volvuluses) Medicine an obstruction caused by twisting of the stomach or intestine. Origin C17: mod. or med. L., from L. volvere to roll … English new terms dictionary
