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volvulus

[ vol-vyuh-luhs ]

noun

Pathology.
plural volvuluses.
  1. a torsion, or twisting, of the intestine, causing intestinal obstruction.


volvulus

/ ˈ±¹É’±ô±¹ÂáÊŠ±ôÉ™²õ /

noun

  1. pathol an abnormal twisting of the intestines causing obstruction
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of volvulus1

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

Origin of volvulus1

C17: from New Latin, from Latin volvere to twist
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It was later established Hannah had suffered a gastric volvulus - a rare condition caused by twisted stomach.

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Exploratory surgery identified the volvulus of ileum, a rare but serious cause of small bowel obstruction.

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Exploratory surgery identified the volvulus of ileum, a rare but serious cause of small bowel obstruction.

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This protein is structurally similar to those made by O. volvulus, and antibodies that react against O. volvulus do the same against leiomodin-1, suggesting an autoimmune response.

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One key clue: Areas with nodding syndrome also had high rates of onchocerciasis, an infection with the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus.

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