intussuscept

[ in-tuhs-suh-sept ]

verb (used with object)

1. to take within, as one part of the intestine into an adjacent part; invaginate.

intussuscept

/ ˌɪntəssəˈsɛpt /

verb

1. tr; usually passive pathol to turn or fold (an organ or a part) inwards; invaginate

Derived Forms

• ˌintussusˈceptive, adjective

Other Words From

• intus·sus·ceptive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of intussuscept¹

First recorded in 1825–35; back formation from intussusception