volvulus meaning

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volvulus (noun): abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction.

Definition of volvulus

  1. abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction

    Type of: pathology

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with VO · words ending in US · 8-letter words

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