Medical Definition of Paralytic ileus
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Paralysis or inactivity of the intestine that prohibits the passage of material within the intestine.
May be the result of anticholinergic drugs, injury or illness. Paralytic ileus is a typical occurrence post surgically. Patients may complain of constipation and bloating.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Paralytic Ileus
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