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vol·vu·lus
 volvulus
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- pronunciation:
- valv
y
ls
- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| inflections: |
volvuluses |
| definition: |
an abnormal torsion or twisting of the intestine that causes blockage.
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The word volvulus
contains the following part:
volv, volu, volut
Latin
root
that means roll, turn
  Example words:
convoluted, convolution, convolve, convolvulus, devolve, evolution, evolve, involucre, involute, involve, microevolution, revolution, revolve, revolver, vault, voluble, volume, voluminous, volute, volvulus
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