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Ileus Definition & Meaning

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

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What does ileus mean?
blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
What part of speech is ileus?
Ileus is a noun.

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