volvulus
/ˈvɑlvjələs/
noun
- A medical condition in which a loop of the intestine twists around itself, causing a blockage.
- Doctors diagnosed the baby with a volvulus after noticing vomiting and a swollen belly.
- The patient was rushed to surgery for a volvulus that was causing severe abdominal pain.
- A volvulus can cut off blood flow to the intestine and requires immediate medical attention.