💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Volvulus"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| midgutnoun | (biology, anatomy, medicine) The developed counterpart in the adult: the intermediate part of the alimentary canal, which in humans runs from the second half of the duodenum through the proximal two-thirds of the transverse colon. |
| sigmoidnoun | (mathematics) Ellipsis of sigmoid function. [(mathematical analysis, statistics) Any of various real functions whose graph resembles an elongated letter "S"; specifically, the logistic function y=(eˣ)/(eˣ+1)=1/(1+e⁻ˣ).] |
| cecal | Alternative spelling of caecal. [Of or pertaining to the caecum.] |
| detorsionnoun | (medicine, surgery) The reduction of torsion, such as in correction of volvulated bowel. |
| intorsionnoun | A winding, bending, or twisting. |
| ansotomynoun | (surgery) The division of a loop, especially of one that forms a constriction. |
| torsionnoun | The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction. |
| volsellumnoun | Alternative form of vulsellum. [(surgery) A type of forceps with hooks at the tip of each blade, used in obstetrics and gynecology] |
| volsellanoun | A male reproductive appendage in some insects. |
| flexurenoun | The act of bending or flexing; flexion. |
| colotomynoun | (surgery, medicine) Any incisional operation on the colon. |
| retrotorsionnoun | (anatomy) A twisting between the neck and condyle of a bone such as the femur beyond the established normal |
| maltorsionnoun | torsion that leads to malrotation |
| vulsellanoun | Alternative form of vulsellum. [(surgery) A type of forceps with hooks at the tip of each blade, used in obstetrics and gynecology] |
| diverticulumnoun | (anatomy) A small out-pouching of an organ wall such as the large intestine or urinary bladder. |
| intestinal obstructionnoun | A bowel obstruction. |
| vulsellumnoun | (surgery) A type of forceps with hooks at the tip of each blade, used in obstetrics and gynecology |
| enteroplicationnoun | A surgical procedure that involves folding and suturing the ileum or jejunum to prevent small bowel intussusception in dogs. |
| colic valvenoun | (anatomy) ileocecal valve |
| valve of varoliusnoun | (anatomy) ileocecal valve |
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