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constipation vs obstipation

obstipation vs constipation

constipation and obstipation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
constipation Yes No No No
obstipation Yes No No No
As nouns, obstipation is a hyponym of constipation; that is, obstipation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than constipation:
  • constipation: irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
  • obstipation: severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines
Other hyponyms of constipation include dyschezia, fecal impaction.
constipation (noun) obstipation (noun)
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
Difference between constipation and obstipation

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