Definitions for volvulusˈvɒl vyə ləs
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vol•vu•lusˈvɒl vyə ləs(n.)(pl.)-lus•es.
a twisting of the intestine, causing obstruction.
Category: Pathology
Origin of volvulus:
1670–80; < NL, der. of L volv(ere) to turn, twist
Princeton's WordNet
volvulus(noun)
abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction
Wiktionary
volvulus(Noun)
Obstruction of the bowel in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.
Webster Dictionary
Volvulus(noun)
the spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic
Volvulus(noun)
any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus
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