volvulus

noun

vol·vu·lus ˈväl-vyə-ləs

ˈvȯl-

: a twisting of the intestine upon itself that causes obstruction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Amir was diagnosed with volvulus, a condition causing the intestines to twist around themselves and obstruct the bowel. —

Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023 That cast suspicion on Onchocerca volvulus, a parasitic worm transmitted by black flies that breed in sub-Saharan rivers (among other places). —

Jennifer Abbasi, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2013 Elevated feeders were once recommended as a way to prevent gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, a life-threatening condition that’s most prevalent in large and deep-chested breeds. —

Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022 The couple’s veterinarian later confirmed that Gus died from a stomach bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV). —

Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 It is transmitted to humans from blackflies carrying the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus and occurs predominantly in Africa. —

Jeffrey R. Aeschlimann, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2021 Overdrinking or drinking too rapidly may cause bloat, a term used to describe gastric dilatation-volvulus. —

Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2021 According to investigators, Morris was told Ramirez, who had cerebral palsy but was otherwise healthy, was prone to intestinal kinks known as volvulus. —

Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, 11 Aug. 2021 The drug is typically used to treat diseases caused by parasite infections, including onchocerciasis or 'river blindness' from the nematode worm Onchocerca volvulus. —

Jv Chamary, Forbes, 23 June 2021 See More

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