intestinal obstruction

/ɪnˌtɛstənl əbˌstrʌkʃən/
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Other forms: intestinal obstructions

Definitions of intestinal obstruction
  1. noun
    blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
    synonyms: ileus
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    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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