volvulus

[vol-vyuh-luhs]

noun

Pathology.

plural

volvuluses 

1. a torsion, or twisting, of the intestine, causing intestinal obstruction.

volvulus

/ ˈvɒlvjʊləs /

noun

1. pathol an abnormal twisting of the intestines causing obstruction

Word History and Origins

Origin of volvulus¹

1670–80; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin volv ( ere ) to turn, twist + -ulus -ule

Word History and Origins

Origin of volvulus¹

C17: from New Latin, from Latin volvere to twist