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volvulus

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(väl′vyo̵̅o̅ ləs)

noun

a twisting or displacement of the intestines resulting in intestinal obstruction

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

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noun

Abnormal twisting of the intestine causing obstruction.

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Origin: New Latin

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

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