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constipation (s) (noun), constipations (pl)
1. A condition in which a person or animal has difficulty in eliminating solid waste from the body and the feces are hard and dry.
2. An irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of dry hardened feces from the bowels which can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis.
3. Etymology: from Late Latin constipationem, from Latin constipare, "to press" or "to crowd together"; from com-, "together" + stipare, "to cram, to pack".

Treatment of constipation includes the consumption of plenty of fresh vegetable, fruits, milk, and an abundance of water is effective in treating constipation. A person should also try to establish regular bowel movements, proper eating, and exercise habits.

—Compiled from information provided by
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 18th edition; F.A. Davis Company;
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 1997; page 434.
Word Entries containing the term: “constipation
atonic constipation (s) (noun), atonic constipations (pl)
A difficulty in defecating as a result of a weakness of the muscles of the colon and rectum.
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colonic constipation (s) (noun), colonic constipations (pl)
A condition in which an individual's pattern of elimination is characterized by hard, dry stools that results from a delay in the passage of food residue.
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obstructive constipation (s) (noun), obstructive constipations (pl)
Difficulty in defecating as a result of an obstruction in the intestines, possibly requiring surgery: "The diet before an operation of an obstructive constipation condition should contain low-residue and no gas-forming foods."
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perceived constipation (s) (noun), perceived constipations (pl)
A situation in which an individual makes a self-diagnosis of constipation and ensures a daily bowel movement through use of laxatives, enemas, or suppositories.
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