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noun
1.
a taking within.
2.
Biology. growth of a cell wall by the deposition of new particles among the existing particles of the wall. Compare apposition (def. 4).
3.
Also called invagination. Pathology. the slipping of one part within another, as of the intestine.
Origin:
1700–10; < Latin intus within + susceptiōn- (stem of susceptiō) an undertaking, equivalent to suscept(us), past participle of suscipere (see susceptible) + -iōn- -ion
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
is always a great word to know.
So is phylum. Does it mean:
| the primary subdivision of a taxonomic kingdom, grouping together all classes of organisms that have the same body plan |
| the usual major subdivision of a family or subfamily in the classification of organisms, usually consisting of more than one species |
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| intussusception (ˌɪntəssəˈsɛpʃən) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | pathol invagination of a tubular organ or part, esp the telescoping of one section of the intestinal tract into a lower section, causing obstruction |
| 2. | biology Compare apposition growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposition of new material between the existing components of the cell wall |
| [C18: from Latin intus within + susceptiō a taking up] | |
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intussusception in·tus·sus·cep·tion (ĭn'tə-sə-sěp'shən)
n.
Invagination, especially an infolding of one part of the intestine into another.
Assimilation of new substances into the existing components of living tissue. Also called introsusception.
in'tus·sus·cep'tive (-tĭv) adj.
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intussusception
telescoping of a segment of the intestine into an adjacent segment, producing a mechanical obstruction of the alimentary canal. Primary intussusception is sometimes congenital and rarely appears later than the third year of life; it arises in the course of intestinal development, but the mechanism producing it is unknown.
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