| malrotation | Failure during embryonic development of normal rotation of all or part of an organ or system such as gut tube or kidney. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| malrotation / midgut volvulus | <radiology> Abnormal or incomplete rotation of bowel, narrow attachment of small bowel mesentery permits rotation, presents as midgut volvulus, surgical emergency (!), often isolated finding, 20% are associated with: duodenal atresia, annular pancreas, duodenal diaphragm (12 Dec 1998) |
| malrotation of the intestine | Failure for the intestine to rotate normally during embryonic development. (12 Dec 1998) |