volvulus
noun
vol·vu·lus
ˈväl-vyə-ləs 
ˈvȯl-
: a twisting of the intestine upon itself that causes obstruction
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Onchocerca volvulus, in the skin.
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Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2022
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
Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2022
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
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin volvere
First Known Use
1679, in the meaning defined above
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volvulus
noun
vol·vu·lus
ˈväl-vyə-ləs
: a twisting of the intestine upon itself that causes obstruction compare ileus
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