volvulus

(välvyo̵̅o̅ ləs)

noun

a twisting or displacement of the intestines resulting in intestinal obstruction

Origin: ModL < L volvere, to roll: see walk

See volvulus in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Abnormal twisting of the intestine causing obstruction.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin

Origin: , from Latin volvere, to turn; see volvox

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