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Gluttony was the cause of a sperm whale´s death.

marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 4 Jul 23

A dead sperm whale was found in the Spanish shores. After an autopsy, scientists discovered that the animal´s death was cause by an ambergris stone of 9 kilos that caused an intestinal obstruction and later its death. The stone...

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Definition Intestinal Obstruction

mygen2u @mygen2u (6) • Malaysia 23 Nov 09

Intestinal obstruction is significant mechanical impairment or complete arrest of the passage of contents through the intestine. Symptoms include cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus. Diagnosis is clinical,...

intestinal obstruction