Intestinal obstruction

/ɪntˈɛstɪnəl ɒbstɹˈʌkʃən/

/ɪntˈɛstɪnəl əbstɹˈʌkʃən/

blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel

synonyms : ileus

Examples

1. Eating cotton balls, intestinal obstruction.

2. He had had ongoing health problems, suffering from coronary sclerosis and intestinal obstruction.