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vol·vu·lus  (vlvy-ls, vôl-)

n.

Abnormal twisting of the intestine causing obstruction.

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[New Latin, from Latin volvere, to turn; see volvox.]

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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