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intestinal obstruction

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Noun1.intestinal obstruction - blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
enteropathy - a disease of the intestinal tract
blockage, obstruction - the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction


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Surgical complications may occur owing to intestinal obstruction (Table I).
X-ray images revealed multiple fluid levels in the intestines, indicating an intestinal obstruction.
It does cause diarrhea and flatulence and can cause intestinal obstruction if not taken with water.
 
 
 
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