ileus

Meaning

1. Disruption of the normal propulsive ability of the gastrointestinal tract, due to failure of peristalsis.
2. Disruption of the normal propulsive ability of the gastrointestinal tract from any cause.

Synonyms

intestinal obstruction

iliac passion

invagination

obstruction

intestinal blockage

bowel

bowel obstruction

ileum

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɪliəs/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin īleus, from Ancient Greek εἰλεός (eileós, “intestinal obstruction”).