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tortuosity noun[ U ] medical specializeduk /ˌtɔː.tjuˈɒs.ə.ti/ us /ˌtɔːr.tʃuˈɑː.sə.t̬i/ the fact of having a twisted shape: 扭曲 This stomach disorder is characterized by elongation and tortuosity of vessels.这种胃部疾病的特征是血管的延长和扭曲。 Significant tortuosity in the main part of the oesophagus was noted in ten percent of the patients. There was significant tortuosity of the patient's ureter. It would be extremely difficult to perform a colonoscopy due to the severe tortuosity of the colon. The main pancreatic duct was enlarged and displayed increased tortuosity. Three of the patients had significant tortuosity and underwent an invasive surgical procedure. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Bending, twisting and curving arch your back ball up bendy bent bowed distorted distortion entwine flex flexion snakily swirling swirlingly swoopy tangle wrap something around someone/something wriggle wristy writhe zigzag
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