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Ileus

Also called Lack of bowel movement

GastroenterologySurgeryImportant

Failure of intestinal peristalsis causing functional bowel obstruction, presenting with abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, and absent bowel sounds.

Korean

장폐색증

장 연동 운동 기능 저하로 장 내용물 통과가 중단되는 기능적 장폐색.

French

Iléus

Défaillance du péristaltisme intestinal causant une occlusion fonctionnelle ; se manifeste par distension, nausées, vomissements et absence de bruits intestinaux.

Word parts

  • ile/oRoot(Latin) Ileum

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