intussusception

[in-tuh s-suh-sep-shuh n] /ˌɪn təs səˈsɛp ʃən/
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
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British Dictionary definitions for intussusception

intussusception

/ˌɪntəssəˈsɛpʃən/
noun
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) growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposition of new material between the existing components of the cell wall Compare apposition (sense 3)
Word Origin
C18: from Latin intus within + susceptiō a taking up
Word Origin and History for intussusception
n.

1707, literally "a taking in," from Latin intus "within" (see ento-) + susceptionem "a taking up" (see susceptible).

intussusception in Medicine

intussusception in·tus·sus·cep·tion (ĭn'tə-sə-sěp'shən)
n.

  1. Invagination, especially an infolding of one part of the intestine into another.

  2. Assimilation of new substances into the existing components of living tissue. Also called introsusception.

in'tus·sus·cep'tive (-tĭv) adj.
Encyclopedia Article for 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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