intussuscept

[ in-tuh s-suh-sept ]
/ ˌɪn təs səˈsɛpt /

verb (used with object)

to take within, as one part of the intestine into an adjacent part; invaginate.

Origin of intussuscept

First recorded in 1825–35; back formation from intussusception

OTHER WORDS FROM intussuscept

in·tus·sus·cep·tive, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for intussuscept

intussuscept
/ (ˌɪntəssəˈsɛpt) /

verb

(tr; usually passive) pathol to turn or fold (an organ or a part) inwards; invaginate

Derived forms of intussuscept

intussusceptive, adjective

Medical definitions for intussuscept

intussuscept
[ ĭn′tə-sə-sĕpt ]

v.

To take within, as in telescoping one part of the intestine into another; invaginate.