Intestinal obstruction
Also called Bowel blockage
SurgeryEmergency MedicineEssential
Blockage of intestinal content passage from adhesions, hernias, or tumors, potentially causing bowel ischemia and requiring urgent intervention.
Korean
장폐색
유착·탈장·종양 등으로 장 내용물 통과가 차단되는 상태; 수술적 응급이 될 수 있음.
French
Occlusion intestinale
Occlusion intestinale due à des adhérences, des hernies ou des tumeurs empêchant le transit ; peut provoquer une ischémie nécessitant une intervention urgente.
Word parts
intestin/oRoot(Latin) Intestine-alSuffix(Latin) Pertaining to