intussusception

intussusception Definition

in·tus·sus·cep·tion (in′tə sə sep′s̸hən)

noun

an intussuscepting or being intussuscepted
the process of taking in food or other foreign matter and interposing the tiny particles among those already present in the cell walls

Etymology: < L intus, within (see intestine) + susceptio, a taking up < pp. of suscipere, to take up: see susceptible

intussusception Related Forms

in′·tus·sus·cep′·tive adjective

intussusception Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

jejunogastric: William M. Reduction of jejunogastric intussusception during upper gastrointestinal examination.

Noun used with modifier

bowel: This case illustrates the laparoscopic management of benign small bowel intussusception due to lipoma.

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