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intestinal obstruction

DEFINITIONS OF: intestinal obstruction

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n blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel

Synonyms:
ileus
Type of:
enteropathy
a disease of the intestinal tract
blockage, obstruction
the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
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