vol·vu·lus (v l vy -ls, vôl-)n. Abnormal twisting of the intestine causing obstruction. [New Latin, from Latin volvere, to turn; see volvox.] |
volvulus [ˈvɒlvjʊləs]
n pl -luses
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol an abnormal twisting of the intestines causing obstruction
[from New Latin, from Latin volvere to twist]
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| Noun | 1. | volvulus - abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition |
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