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, adjectiveWords nearby intussuscept
intuitive stage,
intuitivism,
intumesce,
intumescence,
inturn,
intussuscept,
intussusception,
intussusceptum,
intussuscipiens,
intwine,
intwist
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, adjectiveMedical definitions for intussuscept
intussuscept
[ ĭn′tə-sə-sĕpt′ ]
v.
To take within, as in telescoping one part of the intestine into another; invaginate.