volvuluses

volvuluses
n. abnormal twist in the intestine (Medicine)

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

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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

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