Concept information
Preferred term
intestinal obstruction
Type
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Topic
Definition
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Any impairment, arrest, or reversal of the normal flow of intestinal contents toward the anal canal.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Synonyms
- gastrointestinal obstruction
- ileus
- obstruction (digestive system)
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/33574
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