Coloptosis definitions

coloptosis

<surgery> Downward displacement, or prolapse, of the colon, especially of the transverse portion. ... Synonym: coleoptosis. ... Origin: colo-+ G. Ptosis, a falling ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

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coloptosis

Type: Term Pronunciation: kō′lop-tō′sis, -tō′sē-ă Definitions: 1. Downward displacement, or prolapse, of the colon, especially of the transverse portion.
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=19054

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