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Showing words for ILEUS using the English dictionary
5 Letter Words for Ileus
ileus, lieus
4 Letter Words for Ileus
isle, leis, lies, lieu, lisu, lues, seil, sile, slue, ules
3 Letter Words for Ileus
eli, els, esu, ile, ise, isl, lei, les, leu, lie, lis, lue, sei, sel, sie, sil, sle, sue, sui, ule, use
Definitions for Ileus
[1] intestinal obstruction characterized by lack of peristalsis and leading to severe colicky pain and vomiting.
[2] obstruction of the intestine, esp the ileum, by mechanical occlusion or as the result of distension of the bowel following loss of muscular action
Words nearby Ileus
ileostomy, ileotomy, ilesha, iletin, ileum, ileus, ileus subparta, ilex, ilford, ilhéus, ilia
Origin of Ileus
1700–10; < Latin īleus colic < Greek eileós, equivalent to eile- (stem of eílein to roll) + -os noun suffix
Word origin for Ileus
C18: from Latin īleos severe colic, from Greek eileos a rolling, twisting, from eilein to roll