HyperDic: constipation

English > 2 senses of the word constipation:
NOUNstateconstipation, irregularityirregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels
actconstipation, stultification, impairment, deadeningthe act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
constipation > pronunciation
Soundskaa.nstahpey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > constipation: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningIrregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis.
Synonymirregularity
NarrowerdyscheziaDifficulty in defecating (usually as a consequence of long continued voluntary suppression of the urge to defecate)
fecal impactionaccumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which the person cannot move
obstipationsevere constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines
Broadersymptom(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
Spanishconstipación, estreñimiento
Catalanrestrenyiment
Verbsconstipatecause to be constipated
English > constipation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of making something futile and useless (as by routine).
Synonymsstultification, impairment, deadening
Broaderdegradation, debasementchanging to a lower state (a less respected state)
Spanishamortecimiento
Catalanesmorteïment

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