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Meaning of enteroptosis in English:

enteroptosis

Pronunciation /ˌɛntərɒpˈtəʊsɪs/

noun

historical

  • Abnormally low position of the intestines, especially as a (supposed) cause of symptoms; an instance of this.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From entero- + ancient Greek πτῶσις falling, after French entéroptose; compare German Enteroptosis.