Definition

Describing something that has been received or inserted into another part, similar to how a sword fits into its sheath.

Example

The surgeon explained that the intussuscepted section of the intestine needed to be carefully examined.

Conversation

Did you see that cool sword in the museum?

Yeah, it looked amazing! I heard it was intussuscepted into a special sheath.

That's pretty fascinating! I wonder how they even made that sheath.

Me too! It must have taken a lot of skill to create something so unique.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intussuscepted is formed from "intus" (meaning within) and "suscipere" (meaning to take up or receive). The word describes a process where one part is taken up or received within another, often used in medical contexts to refer to a part of the body being received or taken into another part.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'taken up' ('suscipere') from 'within' ('intus') another part, which helps you remember that 'intussuscepted' refers to something being received within something else.

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