Hyphenation of volvulus

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word volvulus? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

volvu-lus

Definitions of volvulus:

1.	Abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction

Synonyms of volvulus:

noun	pathology

Last hyphenations of this language

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