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volvulus

noun

Abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction

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Word length
8
Starts with
V
Ends with
S
Contains
OL
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

ˈvɒl.vjʊl.əs

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noun

  1. Abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction

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