volvulus

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/ˈvɒl.vjʊl.əs/ English

Definitions

noun

Obstruction of the bowel in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.

Related words

Synonyms

midgut sigmoid cecal detorsion intorsion ansotomy torsion volsellum volsella flexure colotomy retrotorsion maltorsion vulsella diverticulum intestinal obstruction

Associated

onchocerciasis mesentery bowel gastric ischemic nematode constipation obstruction blindness intestinal

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