volvulus

[ vol-vyuh-luh s ]

/ ˈvɒl vyə ləs /

noun, plural vol·vu·lus·es. Pathology.

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

Words nearby volvulus

volva, volvelle, volvent, volvox, volvulosis, volvulus, volzhsky, vom, vomer, vomerine cartilage, vomica

Origin of volvulus

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

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Examples from the Web for volvulus

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
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
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

Volvulus, vol′vū-lus; n. occlusion of the intestine through twisting.
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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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Medical definitions for volvulus

volvulus

[ vŏl′vyə-ləs ]

n.

Abnormal twisting of the intestine causing obstruction.