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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).]
cecalAlternative spelling of caecal. [Of or pertaining to the caecum.]
detorsionnoun(medicine, surgery) The reduction of torsion, such as in correction of volvulated bowel.
intorsionnounA winding, bending, or twisting.
ansotomynoun(surgery) The division of a loop, especially of one that forms a constriction.
torsionnounThe 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.
volsellumnounAlternative form of vulsellum. [(surgery) A type of forceps with hooks at the tip of each blade, used in obstetrics and gynecology]
volsellanounA male reproductive appendage in some insects.
flexurenounThe 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
maltorsionnountorsion that leads to malrotation
vulsellanounAlternative 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 obstructionnounA bowel obstruction.
vulsellumnoun(surgery) A type of forceps with hooks at the tip of each blade, used in obstetrics and gynecology
enteroplicationnounA 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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