volvulus

[ vol-vyuh-luhs ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural vol·vu·lus·es.

1. a torsion, or twisting, of the intestine, causing intestinal obstruction.

volvulus

/ ˈvɒlvjʊləs /

noun

1. pathol an abnormal twisting of the intestines causing obstruction

Word History and Origins

Origin of volvulus¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of volvulus¹

C17: from New Latin, from Latin volvere to twist

Example Sentences

It was later established Hannah had suffered a gastric volvulus - a rare condition caused by twisted stomach.

From BBC

Exploratory surgery identified the volvulus of ileum, a rare but serious cause of small bowel obstruction.

From Seattle Times

Exploratory surgery identified the volvulus of ileum, a rare but serious cause of small bowel obstruction.

From Washington Times

This protein is structurally similar to those made by O. volvulus, and antibodies that react against O. volvulus do the same against leiomodin-1, suggesting an autoimmune response.

From Nature

One key clue: Areas with nodding syndrome also had high rates of onchocerciasis, an infection with the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus.

From Science Magazine