corocleisis

/kor.ə.kleɪˈsi.sɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of intestinal obstruction characterized by an invagination of a portion of intestine into an adjacent part.

“The doctor suspected the patient was suffering from corocleisis and promptly scheduled an emergency surgery.”

Synonyms

  • intestinal obstruction
  • invagination

Antonyms

  • intussusception