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Volvulus

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

an abnormal twisting of the intestines, usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon, resulting in intestinal obstruction

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

plural
Volvuluses
possessive
Volvulus's
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Volvuluses'