intussusceptum

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noun

The part that prolapses into another during an intussusception.

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Meanings

noun
  1. medicineThe part that prolapses into another during an intussusception.

Origin

From New Latin, probably from neuter singular of assumed New Latin intussusceptus, the passive past participle of New Latin intussuscipiō (“to take in”). Compare intussuscipiens.

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APA

intussusceptum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intussusceptum

MLA

“intussusceptum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intussusceptum. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “intussusceptum,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intussusceptum.

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