intussusception

[ in-tuhs-suh-sep-shuhn ]

/ ˌɪn təs səˈsɛp ʃən /

noun

a taking within.

Biology. growth of a cell wall by the deposition of new particles among the existing particles of the wall.Compare apposition (def. 4).

Also called invagination. Pathology. the slipping of one part within another, as of the intestine.

Origin of intussusception

1700–10; <Latin intus within + susceptiōn- (stem of susceptiō) an undertaking, equivalent to suscept(us), past participle of suscipere (see susceptible) + -iōn--ion

Words nearby intussusception

intumesce, intumescence, in tune, inturn, intussuscept, intussusception, intussusceptum, intussuscipiens, intwine, intwist, in two shakes

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Example sentences from the Web for intussusception

Stools composed almost wholly of mucus and streaked with blood are the rule in dysentery, ileocolitis, and intussusception.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
The symptoms of intussusception generally come on suddenly, and indicate both intestinal obstruction and inflammation.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
For these mineral growths are not mere crystallizations as many suppose; they increase by intussusception and not by accretion.
The Mechanism of Life|Stphane Leduc
In intussusception not relieved by medical means the propriety of abdominal section is questionable.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

A colloid globule suspended in a salt solution in which it is not dissolved may grow by intussusception.
The Wonders of Life|Ernst Haeckel

British Dictionary definitions for intussusception

intussusception

/ (ˌɪntəssəˈsɛpʃən) /

noun

pathol invagination of a tubular organ or part, esp the telescoping of one section of the intestinal tract into a lower section, causing obstruction

biology growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposition of new material between the existing components of the cell wallCompare apposition (def. 3)

Word Origin for intussusception

C18: from Latin intus within + susceptiō a taking up

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for intussusception

intussusception

[ ĭn′tə-sə-sĕp′shən ]

n.

Invagination, especially an infolding of one part of the intestine into another.

Assimilation of new substances into the existing components of living tissue.introsusception

Other words from intussusception

in′tus•sus•cep′tive (-tĭv) adj.

单词	intussusception
释义	intussusception [ in-tuhs-suh-sep-shuhn ] / ˌɪn təs səˈsɛp ʃən / noun a taking within. Biology. growth of a cell wall by the deposition of new particles among the existing particles of the wall.Compare apposition (def. 4). Also called invagination. Pathology. the slipping of one part within another, as of the intestine. Origin of intussusception 1700–10; <Latin intus within + susceptiōn- (stem of susceptiō) an undertaking, equivalent to suscept(us), past participle of suscipere (see susceptible) + -iōn--ion Words nearby intussusception intumesce, intumescence, in tune, inturn, intussuscept, intussusception, intussusceptum, intussuscipiens, intwine, intwist, in two shakes Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for intussusception Stools composed almost wholly of mucus and streaked with blood are the rule in dysentery, ileocolitis, and intussusception. A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis\|James Campbell Todd The symptoms of intussusception generally come on suddenly, and indicate both intestinal obstruction and inflammation. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various For these mineral growths are not mere crystallizations as many suppose; they increase by intussusception and not by accretion. The Mechanism of Life\|Stphane Leduc In intussusception not relieved by medical means the propriety of abdominal section is questionable. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various A colloid globule suspended in a salt solution in which it is not dissolved may grow by intussusception. The Wonders of Life\|Ernst Haeckel British Dictionary definitions for intussusception intussusception / (ˌɪntəssəˈsɛpʃən) / noun pathol invagination of a tubular organ or part, esp the telescoping of one section of the intestinal tract into a lower section, causing obstruction biology growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposition of new material between the existing components of the cell wallCompare apposition (def. 3) Word Origin for intussusception C18: from Latin intus within + susceptiō a taking up Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for intussusception intussusception [ ĭn′tə-sə-sĕp′shən ] n. Invagination, especially an infolding of one part of the intestine into another. Assimilation of new substances into the existing components of living tissue.introsusception Other words from intussusception in′tus•sus•cep′tive (-tĭv) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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