Word: Intestinal Obstruction
Definition: "Intestinal obstruction" is a medical term that means there is a blockage in the intestine, which is a part of the digestive system. This blockage stops food, liquid, and gas from moving through the intestines properly. It can happen in any part of the intestine but is most common in the ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine.
Usage Instructions: - "Intestinal obstruction" is a noun, so it is used to describe a condition. You can say, "The patient has an intestinal obstruction," or "Doctors are treating her intestinal obstruction."
Examples: 1. "After the surgery, the doctor checked to see if there was any intestinal obstruction." 2. "If someone has an intestinal obstruction, they might feel severe pain in their stomach."
Advanced Usage: In more advanced discussions, you might hear about the causes of intestinal obstruction, such as "adhesions" (scar tissue from previous surgeries), "tumors," or "hernia." You could say, "The intestinal obstruction was caused by adhesions from past surgeries."
Word Variants: - "Intestine" (noun): The tube in the body that helps digest food. - "Obstruct" (verb): To block something. For example, "The tumor can obstruct the flow of food." - "Obstruction" (noun): A blockage in general.
Different Meanings: - "Obstruction" can also refer to a blockage in other contexts, like "obstruction of justice," which means preventing the legal process from happening.