volvulus

[ vol-vyuh-luhs ]

/ ˈvɒl vyə ləs /

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noun, plural vol·vu·lus·es.Pathology.

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

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Origin of volvulus

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

Words nearby volvulus

volution, volva, volvelle, volvent, volvox, volvulus, Volzhsky, vom, vomer, vomica, vomit

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How to use volvulus in a sentence

Volvulus, vol′vū-lus; n. occlusion of the intestine through twisting.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various
If the cause of the obstruction is a volvulus, the bowel should be untwisted.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
When the large intestine is involved, except in volvulus, the symptoms are generally chronic.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
In volvulus involving the sigmoid flexure, when injury to the bowel is great, the symptoms are acute in the extreme.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

Volvulus is generally preceded by a history of chronic constipation.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 6|Various

British Dictionary definitions for volvulus

volvulus

/ (ˈvɒlvjʊləs) /

noun plural -luses

pathol an abnormal twisting of the intestines causing obstruction

Word Origin for volvulus

C17: from New Latin, from Latin volvere to twist

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