ileus Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
    intestinal obstruction.

WordNet

Il"e*us noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. , , fr. to roll up.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) A morbid condition due to intestinal obstruction. It is characterized by complete constipation, with griping pains in the abdomen, which is greatly distended, and in the later stages by vomiting of fecal matter. Called also ileac, ∨ iliac, passion.

Webster 1913