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vol·vu·lus

(vŏl′vyə-ləs, vôl′-)

Abnormal twisting of the intestine causing obstruction.

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

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volvulus

(ˈvɒlvjʊləs)

n, pl -luses

(Pathology) pathol an abnormal twisting of the intestines causing obstruction

[C17: from New Latin, from Latin volvere to twist]

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vol•vu•lus

(ˈvɒl vyə ləs)

n., pl. -lus•es.

a twisting of the intestine, causing obstruction.

[1670–80; < New Latin, derivative of Latin volv(ere) to turn, twist]

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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

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vol·vu·lus

a. vólvulo, obstrucción intestinal causada por torsión o anudamiento del intestino en torno al mesenterio.

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