constipation
IPA: kɑnstʌpˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- The act of crowding anything into a lesser space, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation.
- A state of the bowels in which the evacuations are infrequent and difficult, or the intestines become filled with hardened faeces
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Examples of "constipation" in Sentences
- It's a remedy for constipation of the mind.
- Constipation is a gastrointestinal disorder.
- Eating fast food is the most common cause of constipation.
- Constipation is the most common cause of fecal incontinence.
- Constipation is the most common symptom noted among the elderly.
- A decoction of the cortex is recommended for anemia and constipation.
- The symptoms of infection are diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.
- Patients experience abdominal pain, distension, and absolute constipation.
- Finally a major cause of constipation in children is fear of using the toilet.
- Fiber is part of the management program of chronic constipation of the elderly.
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