English Explanatory Dictionary

volvulate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To twist or form a knot: to undergo volvulus.

Word forms

volvulate volvulates volvulating volvulated

Etymology

From vovlul(us) + -ate (verb-forming suffix), ultimately from Latin volvere (“to twist round”).

Synonyms

volvulize

Related words

detorsion
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