Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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constipation | Yes | No | No | No |
obstipation | Yes | No | No | No |
constipation (noun) | obstipation (noun) |
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the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) | severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines |
irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis |