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1. (n.) ileus
intestinal obstruction characterized by lack of peristalsis and leading to severe colicky pain and vomiting.
Etymology: (1555–65; < NL, L īlexilex1)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) intestinal obstruction, ileus
blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
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1. (noun) ileus
a morbid condition due to intestinal obstruction. It is characterized by complete constipation, with griping pains in the abdomen, which is greatly distended, and in the later stages by vomiting of fecal matter. Called also ileac, / iliac, passion
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1. ileus
A condition caused by the lack of intestinal PERISTALSIS or INTESTINAL MOTILITY without any mechanical obstruction. This interference of the flow of INTESTINAL CONTENTS often leads to INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION. Ileus may be classified into postoperative, inflammatory, metabolic, neurogenic, and drug-induced.
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