Etymology of the English word volvulus
the English word
volvulusderived from the Latin word
volvulus (twisted)
derived from the Classical Latin word
volvere (to roll; envelop, wrap up; unroll; roll along, forward; move sinuously; roll, cause to roll; travel in circle)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
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The earliest known usage of volvulus in English dates from the 17th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
