INTUSUSCEPTION
\ɪntjˌuːsəskˈɛpʃən], \ɪntjˌuːsəskˈɛpʃən], \ɪ_n_t_j_ˌuː_s_ə_s_k_ˈɛ_p_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of an immediately adjoining part. There are four varieties: colic, involving segments of the large intestine; enteric, involving only the small intestine; ileocecal, in which the ileocecal valve prolapses into the cecum, drawing the ileum along with it; and ileocolic, in which the ileum prolapses through the ileocecal valve into the colon. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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