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intussusception

in·tus·sus·cep·tion
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-tuh s-suh-sep-shuh n]
    • /ˌɪn təs səˈsɛp ʃən/
    • /ɪntəsəˈsepʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tuh s-suh-sep-shuh n]
    • /ˌɪn təs səˈsɛp ʃən/

Definitions of intussusception word

  • noun intussusception a taking within. 1
  • noun intussusception Biology. growth of a cell wall by the deposition of new particles among the existing particles of the wall. Compare apposition (def 4). 1
  • noun intussusception Also called invagination. Pathology. the slipping of one part within another, as of the intestine. 1
  • noun intussusception The inversion of one portion of the intestine within another. 1
  • noun intussusception invagination of a tubular organ or part, esp the telescoping of one section of the intestinal tract into a lower section, causing obstruction 0
  • noun intussusception growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposition of new material between the existing components of the cell wall 0
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Origin of intussusception

First appearance:

before 1700
One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < Latin intus within + susceptiōn- (stem of susceptiō) an undertaking, equivalent to suscept(us), past participle of suscipere (see susceptible) + -iōn- -ion

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intussusception popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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