malrotation

noun

mal·​ro·​ta·​tion ˌmal-rō-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce malrotation (audio)
: improper rotation of a bodily part and especially of the intestines
ascites associated with malrotation of the intestinesBiological Abstracts
malrotated adjective

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“Malrotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/malrotation. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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