volvulus

Noun

Meaning

The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic.

Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

carpal ileus Volvo intestinal obstruction sigmoid twist twisted bowel rate-of-turn bowel strangulation intestinal knot intestinal loop intestinal snarl intestinal torsion knotting of the intestine sigmoid entanglement sigmoid knot
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Hypernyms

pathology

Phrases with the word

sigmoid volvulus

Close letter words and terms

volvulated volvulize volvulized volyer Volynec Volynets