intestinal immobility
[/ɪnˈtɛstɪnəl ɪˈmoʊbɪləti/]
nounpl: intestinal immobilities
imobilidade intestinal
1. A medical condition characterized by the loss or reduction of normal muscular contractions (peristalsis) in the intestines, preventing normal movement of intestinal contents
The patient developed intestinal immobility after abdominal surgery, requiring hospitalization and supportive care.
O paciente desenvolveu imobilidade intestinal após cirurgia abdominal, necessitando hospitalização e cuidados de suporte.
2. A state in which the intestines fail to propel food and digestive materials through the digestive tract effectively
Intestinal immobility can lead to serious complications such as bowel obstruction and bacterial overgrowth.
A imobilidade intestinal pode levar a complicações graves, como obstrução intestinal e crescimento excessivo de bactérias.
This is a medical term used in clinical and healthcare settings in both Brazil and the United States. It is particularly common in post-operative care discussions and gastroenterology. Brazilian healthcare professionals use 'imobilidade intestinal' or 'íleo paralítico' in medical documentation and patient consultations.
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