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1. n. The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic. Source: opted
2. n. Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus. Source: opted
3. n. abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction Source: wordnet
4. (a) The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic. (b) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus. Source: webster
5. n abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction Source: ecdict

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intestines ileus obstruction twisting abnormal area causes causing colic colon contraction displacement ileum intestinal resulting see sigmoid spasmodic

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