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What does intussusception mean?

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Noun
  1. (rare) Absorption.
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Severe straining occurs in some instances of intussusception, and when this occurs it should receive due credit.
Most infants who are treated within the first 24 hours recover completely from an intussusception with no problems.
The increased incidence of intussusception associated with an earlier vaccine doesn't appear to be a problem, although surveillance is ongoing.
Sometimes the intussusception is eliminated by administration of a barium enema.
A colloid globule suspended in a salt solution in which it is not dissolved may grow by intussusception.
In intussusception not relieved by medical means the propriety of abdominal section is questionable.

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