Intestinal Obstruction (Noun)
Meaning
Blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was rushed to the emergency room after complaining of severe abdominal pain due to an intestinal obstruction.
- A blockage caused by a hernia had resulted in an intestinal obstruction, requiring immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an intestinal obstruction may include nausea, vomiting, and inability to pass gas or have a bowel movement.
- The doctor explained that the intestinal obstruction was caused by adhesions from a previous surgery, which had to be surgically removed.
- An intestinal obstruction can be caused by a variety of factors, including tumors, foreign objects, and twists in the intestine.