ileus

American  

[il-ee-uhs] / ˈɪl i əs /

noun

Pathology.

1. intestinal obstruction characterized by lack of peristalsis and leading to severe colicky pain and vomiting.

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ileus British  

/ ˈɪlɪəs /

noun

1. obstruction of the intestine, esp the ileum, by mechanical occlusion or as the result of distension of the bowel following loss of muscular action

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Etymology

Origin of ileus

1700–10; < Latin īleus colic < Greek eileós, equivalent to eile- (stem of eílein to roll) + -os noun suffix

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Example Sentences

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ileus

"The FDA updated the side effect profile of Ozempic in late September 2023 to include ileus, a temporarily paralysis of the intestinal muscles."

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2023

Journal, July, 1825, that a German surgeon had actually treated a case of ileus in the manner recommended by Dr. B. It is from Hufeland's Journal of Feb.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Franklin Bache

He was suffering from ileus, an abdominal pain and swelling.

From Memorials of the Faithful by `Abdu'l-Bahá

Thirdly, it is distinguished from inflammation of the bowels, or ileus, as perpetual vomiting and fever attend this.

From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Erasmus Darwin

Riolanus explained ileus as thoroughly as anyone has ever done it and recognized exactly what the condition was and the only way by which it could be treated.

From The Century of Columbus by James J. Walsh

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