vortex

vortex definition - medical

vor·tex (vôrˈtĕksˌ)

noun pl. vor·tex·es or vor·ti·ces (-tĭ-sēzˌ)
A spiral motion of fluid within a limited area, especially a whirling mass of water or air that sucks everything near it toward its center.

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