The inner segment in an intussusception; that part of the bowel which is received within the other part. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(in″tә-sә-sep´tәm) the portion of intestine that has prolapsed in intussusception.
Type: Term Pronunciation: in′tŭs-sŭs-sep′tŭm Definitions: 1. The inner segment in an intussusception; that part of the bowel that is received within the other part.