volvulus

vol·vu·lus

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vol-vyuh-luh s]
- /ˈvɒl vyə ləs/
- /ˈvɔlvjʊləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vol-vyuh-luh s]
- /ˈvɒl vyə ləs/

Definitions of volvulus word

noun plural volvulus a torsion, or twisting, of the intestine, causing intestinal obstruction. 1
noun volvulus an abnormal twisting of the intestines causing obstruction 0
noun volvulus a twisting or displacement of the intestines resulting in intestinal obstruction 0

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Origin of volvulus

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

1670-80; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin volv(ere) to turn, twist + -ulus -ule

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Parts of speech for Volvulus

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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volvulus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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