intussusceptum

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What does intussusceptum mean?

The part that prolapses into another during an intussusception.

Where does intussusceptum come from?

From New Latin, probably from neuter singular of assumed New Latin intussusceptus, the passive past participle of New Latin intussuscipiō (“to take in”). Compare intussuscipiens.

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