volvulus

[ vol-vyuh-luh s ]

/ ˈvɒl vyə ləs /

a torsion, or twisting, of the intestine, causing intestinal obstruction.

Origin of volvulus

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

volva, volvelle, volvent, volvox, volvulosis, volvulus, volzhsky, vom, vomer, vomerine cartilage, vomica

In volvulus involving the sigmoid flexure, when injury to the bowel is great, the symptoms are acute in the extreme.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various
Volvulus is generally preceded by a history of chronic constipation.

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When the large intestine is involved, except in volvulus, the symptoms are generally chronic.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various
If the cause of the obstruction is a volvulus, the bowel should be untwisted.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various

Volvulus, vol′vū-lus; n. occlusion of the intestine through twisting.

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volvulus

/ (ˈvɒlvjʊləs) /

pathol an abnormal twisting of the intestines causing obstruction

C17: from New Latin, from Latin volvere to twist

volvulus

[ vŏl′vyə-ləs ]

Abnormal twisting of the intestine causing obstruction.