obstipation

/ɑbstɪˈpeɪʃən/

UK: /ɒbstɪˈpeɪʃən/

obstipation

English Noun
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Definition

severe constipation caused by intestinal obstruction.

Etymology

From obstipate + -ion.

Example Sentences

  • "So I hoard food and stay in my room, read about what I can do about this possible new phase of constipation, what I just found out on a constipation forum thread might be obstipation, which is severe, or complete, constipation."
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