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volvulus.

Obstruction of the bowel in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈvɒl.vjʊl.əs/Received-Pronunciation/ˈvɑl.vjəl.əs/General-American
  1. Obstruction of the bowel in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.

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Where this word comes from

Learned borrowing from Late Latin volvulus (“tending to roll”).

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