VOLVULUS


Meaning of VOLVULUS in English

[ 'vɒlvjʊləs ]

■ noun ( plural volvuli 'vɒlvjʊlʌɪ , -li: or ~es ) Medicine an obstruction caused by twisting of the stomach or intestine.

Origin

C17: mod. or med. L., from L. volvere 'to roll'.

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