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intussuscept

[in-tuhs-suh-sept]

verb (used with object)

  1. to take within, as one part of the intestine into an adjacent part; invaginate.

intussuscept

/ ˌɪԳəəˈɛ /

verb

  1. (tr; usually passive) pathol to turn or fold (an organ or a part) inwards; invaginate

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Other Word Forms

  • intussusceptive adjective
  • ˌԳٳܲܲˈپ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intussuscept1

First recorded in 1825–35; back formation from intussusception

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