||Vol"vu*lus (?), n. [NL., fr. L.
volvere to turn about, to roll.] (Med.) (a)
The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic.
(b) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines
causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.
||Vol"vu*lus (?), n. [NL., fr. L.
volvere to turn about, to roll.] (Med.) (a)
The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic.
(b) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines
causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.