Medical Definition of Bowel obstruction

1. A blockage of the bowel lumen prohibiting the passage of material. Common symptoms include constipation, abdominal swelling and abdominal pain. Treatment includes intravenous fluids, rest, nasogastric suction and surgery in select cases. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bowel Obstruction

bowdlerizing
bowed
bowed down(p)
bowed out
bowed stringed instrument
bowed tendon
bowel
bowel cancer
bowel cancers
bowel disorders and fibre
bowel infections
bowel movements
bowel obstruction (current term)
bowel perforation
bowel sounds
boweled
boweling
bowelled
bowelless
bowelling
bowels
bowen's disease
bowenite
bower
bower actinidia
bower anchor
bower anchors

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