| ileus | <gastroenterology, surgery> An obstruction of the intestines. Origin: L., Gr. Eileos, from eilein = to roll up (18 Nov 1997) |
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| ileus subparta | Obstruction of the large bowel by pressure of the pregnant uterus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusive ileus | Complete mechanical blocking of the intestinal lumen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| terminal ileus | Obstruction of the lower part of the small bowel. (05 Mar 2000) |