introsusception

[ in-truh-suh-sep-shuhn ]

noun

1. intussusception.

Word History and Origins

Origin of introsusception¹

First recorded in 1785–95; intro- + (intus)susception

Example Sentences

This introsusception of our souls and our sentiments created a mysterious struggle between Taillefer and myself.

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Introsusception would hardly be probable, unless they were very different in size.

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Introsusception, in-tro-su-sep′shun, n. the act of taking in, as nourishment.

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In respect to the introsusception and hernia, see Ileus, Class I. 3.

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Introsusception is not so very rare, even without a strain, or the tendency to it from an ancient wound.

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