ileus

/'iliəs/

Thân thiện

A doctor examines an X-ray showing an ileus.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Intestinal obstruction: A medical condition characterized by a blockage in the intestines, specifically the ileum, which prevents the normal passage of intestinal contents. This is a serious condition that can be caused by factors such as scar tissue, tumors, or a twisted bowel.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The patient was diagnosed with an ileus after abdominal surgery.
  • Symptoms of ileus include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and the inability to pass gas.

Advanced Usage

• "Paralytic ileus": A specific type of ileus where the blockage is not physical but functional, caused by a temporary paralysis of the intestinal muscles.
  • Postoperative paralytic ileus is a common complication that usually resolves with supportive care.

Variants and Related Words

• Obstruction (n): A more general term for a blockage.
  • Bowel obstruction requires immediate medical attention.

Synonyms

• Bowel obstruction: A direct synonym for ileus.
• Intestinal blockage: A descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• "To resolve an ileus": Refers to the medical treatment or natural process of clearing the intestinal blockage.
  • The doctors are working to resolve the ileus with conservative management.

Học thuật

Noun

1. blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel

Từ đồng nghĩa

• intestinal obstruction