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intussuscept

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

verb (used with object)

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


intussuscept British  
/ ˌɪntəssəˈsɛpt /

verb

  1. (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