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Ileus
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Blockage of the intestines (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An obstruction of the intestines, especially the ileum. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A disorder characterized by failure of the ileum to transport intestinal contents. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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