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VOLVULUS
volvulus
(noun) abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
volvulus (countable and uncountable, plural volvuli or volvuluses)
(medicine) Obstruction of the bowel in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.
Source: Wiktionary
Vol"vu*lus, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. volvere to turn about, to roll.] (Med.) (a) The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic. (b) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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