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Paralysis of the bowel, arising from any one of several causes; stops contractions that move material through the intestine.
ielus
A condition of sudden onset of pain within the abdomen, usually indicating peritonitis; immediate medical or surgical treatment is necessary.
acute abdomen
Bulging out of intestinal rings in small pockets at weak areas in the muscle walls, creating abdominal discomfort.
diverticulitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum.
peritonitis
Acute, intermittent cramping abdominal pain
Colic
Inflammation of the bladder.
cystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder.
cholesystitis
The membrane lining the abdominal cavity.
parietal peritoneum
The membrane lining the abdominal cavity (parietal) and covering the abdominal organs (visceral).
peritoneum
The membrane lining the abdominal organs.
visceral peritoneum
Complete obstruction of blood circulation in a given organ as a result of compression or entrapment; an emergency situation causing death of tissue.
strangulation