intussuscept

American

[in-tuhs-suh-sept] / ˌɪn təs səˈsɛpt /

verb (used with object)

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

intussuscept British

/ ˌɪntəssəˈsɛpt /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

intussusceptive

adjective

Etymology

Origin of intussuscept

First recorded in 1825–35; back formation from intussusception

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