Definition of Volvulus. Meaning of Volvulus. Synonyms of Volvulus

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Definition of Volvulus

Volvulus
Volvulus Vol"vu*lus, n. [NL., fr. L. volvere to turn about, to roll.] (Med.) (a) The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic. (b) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.

Meaning of Volvulus from wikipedia

- cecal volvulus sigmoid colon volvulus (sigmoid volvulus) volvulus of the transverse colon volvulus of the splenic flexure, the rarest gastric volvulus ileosigmoid...
- when it takes a blood meal, thus completing the lifecycle of O. volvulus. O. volvulus causes onchocerciasis, which causes severe itching. Long-term infection...
- reduction in recurrence of gastric volvulus is seen. Of 136 dogs that had surgery for gastric dilatation-volvulus, six that did have gastropexies had...
- Gastric volvulus or volvulus of stomach is a twisting of all or part of the stomach by more than 180 degrees with obstruction of the flow of material through...
- Sigmoid colon volvulus, also known as sigmoid volvulus, is volvulus affecting the sigmoid colon. It is a common cause of bowel obstruction and constipation...
- admission to hospital. Causes of bowel obstruction include adhesions, hernias, volvulus, endometriosis, inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, tumors, diverticulitis...
- Cyclophorus volvulus is a species of gastropods belonging to the family Cyclophoridae. The species inhabits terrestrial environments. "WoRMS - World Register...
- streptocerca, and Onchocerca volvulus. These worms occupy the layer just under the skin. L. loa causes Loa loa filariasis, while O. volvulus causes river blindness...
- Kennel Club survey were cancer (31%), old age (13%), gastric dilatation volvulus (11%), and cardiac (8%). B****et Hounds are prone to yeast infections. Information...
- hematochezia. Volvulus occurs when a portion of the bowel twists around its mesentery, which can lead to obstruction and infarction. Volvulus in the elderly...