enteroptosis

noun

en·​ter·​op·​to·​sis ˌent-ə-ˌräp-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce enteroptosis (audio)
plural enteroptoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce enteroptosis (audio)
: an abnormal sagging or downward displacement of the intestines
enteroptotic adjective

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“Enteroptosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/enteroptosis. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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