constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən 
1
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry hardened feces
2
Examples of constipation in a Sentence
A side effect of the drug is constipation.
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Adding more fiber to your diet could help protect against a number of digestive conditions, such as constipation, colon cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).8
Boosting your fiber intake can protect heart health by reducing blood lipid levels.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Sep. 2024
However, eating a high-fiber diet, staying hydrated, and regular physical activity can help prevent constipation and fecal impaction and support your overall digestive health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
Having a parasite or suffering from constipation, hyperthyroidism or inflammatory bowel disease may also make your cat throw up, says Kornreich.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
Some less obvious symptoms in early stages are acting out dreams such as kicking or punching while sleeping, constipation or loss of smell out of nowhere, rapid onset of depression or anxiety.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Sep. 2024
However, eating a high-fiber diet, staying hydrated, and regular physical activity can help prevent constipation and fecal impaction and support your overall digestive health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
Having a parasite or suffering from constipation, hyperthyroidism or inflammatory bowel disease may also make your cat throw up, says Kornreich.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
Some less obvious symptoms in early stages are acting out dreams such as kicking or punching while sleeping, constipation or loss of smell out of nowhere, rapid onset of depression or anxiety.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2024
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“Constipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constipation. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally difficult or infrequent bowel movements
Medical Definition
constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened feces
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