Definitions

1. noun

a condition of the intestines in which the muscles stop contracting and moving food through the intestines, resulting in a buildup of food and fluids.

“The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of ileus after surgery.”

2. noun

a blockage of the intestine due to muscle paralysis, often caused by abdominal surgery.

“The doctor explained to the patient that the ileus was a common complication of the surgery.”