Look up: Volvulus

1. volvulus
   [n] - abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the are of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction
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2. Volvulus
   twisting and obstruction of an area of intestine
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3. Volvulus
   Twisting of a loop of bowel at the base of the loop, so that its lumen is occluded or its blood supply is impaired
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4. Volvulus
   Volvulus: Abnormal twisting of the intestine which can impair the blood flow to the intestine. Volvulus can lead to gangrene and death of that segment of the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal obstruction, perforation of the intestine, and peritonitis. The stomach, small intestine, cecum, and sigmoi...
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5. Volvulus
   Vol'vu·lus noun [ New Latin , from Latin volvere to turn about, to roll.] (Medicine) (a) The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic. (b) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus .
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6. volvulus
   <medicine> The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic. ... Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus. ... Origin: NL, fr. L. Volvere to turn about, to roll. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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7. volvulus
   noun abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the are of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction
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8. volvulus
   (vol´vu-lәs) twisting of a loop of intestine, causing obstruction. It may become strangulated.
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9. Volvulus
   • (n.) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus. • (n.) The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic.
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10. volvulus
    twisting of a portion of the digestive tract on its mesentery (the fold of membrane that attaches the intestine to the posterior abdominal wall), ... [1 related articles]
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11. volvulus
    Type: Term Pronunciation: vol′vyū-lŭs Definitions: 1. A twisting of the intestine or other structure such as in gastric volvulus causing obstruction; if left untreated may result in vascular compromise of the involved intestine or organ.
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12. Volvulus
    Twist of intestinal tract
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13. Volvulus
    --> in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.<ref name=MTS>--> Types: Signs and symtoms: Regardless of cause, volvulus causes symptoms by two mechanisms. Volvulus causes severe pain and progressive injury to the intestinal wall, with accumulation of gas and fluid in the portion o...
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