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Noun: ileus  i-lee-us
  1. Blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
    - intestinal obstruction

Derived forms: ileuses

Type of: blockage, enteropathy, obstruction

Encyclopedia: Ileus

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