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Ileus
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IleusLack of movement of digested food and juices through the gastrointestinal tract. May be due to a blockage of the intestine.
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Food
Any substance eaten to provide nutritional support for the body.
Gastrointestinal
Having to do with the stomach and intestines.
Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
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Ileum
The lower end of the small intestine.
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Intramuscular
Intra (within) muscular (muscle) techniques are ways to put medication into the body, by injecting it into a muscle. This is designed for drugs that need to be absorbed slowly. A classic example is a tetanus shot.
Invasive Techniques
Any set of techniques that penetrates the body or is done within a body cavity beyond the line of sight. Examples would be putting in an IV catheter or looking down a throat with an endoscope.
IV
See Intravenous.
Induced abortion
An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an artificial or therapeutic abortion. As opposed to a spontaneous abortion (a miscarriage).
Ichthyosis
An inherited skin disorder that produces dry, rough, scaly skin.
Ileus
Ilium
The flared portion of the pelvis. The hip bone.
Immune
Resistant to a particular disease.
Immunoglobulin
A serum protein involved in immunity. An antibody.
Incisor
Any of the front four teeth on either the upper or lower jaw.
Incompetent
1. Unable to make rational decisions. 2. Not functioning properly.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Food
Any substance eaten to provide nutritional support for the body.
Gastrointestinal
Having to do with the stomach and intestines.
Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Ileum
The lower end of the small intestine.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Intramuscular
Intra (within) muscular (muscle) techniques are ways to put medication into the body, by injecting it into a muscle. This is designed for drugs that need to be absorbed slowly. A classic example is a tetanus shot.
Invasive Techniques
Any set of techniques that penetrates the body or is done within a body cavity beyond the line of sight. Examples would be putting in an IV catheter or looking down a throat with an endoscope.
IV
See Intravenous.
Induced abortion
An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an artificial or therapeutic abortion. As opposed to a spontaneous abortion (a miscarriage).
Ichthyosis
An inherited skin disorder that produces dry, rough, scaly skin.
Ileus
Ilium
The flared portion of the pelvis. The hip bone.
Immune
Resistant to a particular disease.
Immunoglobulin
A serum protein involved in immunity. An antibody.
Incisor
Any of the front four teeth on either the upper or lower jaw.
Incompetent
1. Unable to make rational decisions. 2. Not functioning properly.
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