ileus
IPA: ɪɫiʌs
noun
- (medicine, modern usage) Disruption of the normal propulsive ability of the gastrointestinal tract, due to failure of peristalsis.
- (medicine, broad definition, now rare) Disruption of the normal propulsive ability of the gastrointestinal tract from any cause.
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Examples of "ileus" in Sentences
- It may be associated with ileus.
- If the ileus was casued from lack of movement.
- This leads to the disorder termed meconium ileus.
- There are several options in the case of paralytic ileus.
- Meconium ileus is often the first sign of cystic fibrosis.
- A nasogastric tube may be inserted if an ileus is present.
- She was suffering from paralytic ileus and lung infection.
- It is used in paralytic ileus and as diagnostic aid in pancreatic malfunction.
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