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introsusception

[ in-truh-suh-sep-shuhn ]

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of introsusception1

First recorded in 1785–95; intro- + (intus)susception
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Example Sentences

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Introsusception, in-tro-su-sep′shun, n. the act of taking in, as nourishment.

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Introsusception.—This is when a portion of intestine slips into another part of the alimentary tube, and there becomes fixed.

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"In cases of strongly characterized introsusception," why not make an opening into the peritoneum; and "pass the small intestines, fold by fold, through the fingers."

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As this malady is occasioned sometimes by an introsusception of a part of the intestine into another part of it, especially in children, could holding them up by their heels for a second or two of time be of service after venesection?

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Sometimes to an introsusception of one part of the intestine into another, and very frequently to a strangulated hernia or rupture.

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