Definition of VOLVULUS

volvulus

Meanings

Plural: volvuli, volvuluses

Noun

  • abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction
  • Obstruction of the bowel in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Late Latin volvulus (“tending to roll”).

Scrabble Score: 14

volvulus is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
volvulus is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
volvulus is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

volvulus is a valid Words With Friends word