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fecal impaction vs irregularity

irregularity vs fecal impaction

fecal impaction and irregularity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fecal impaction Yes No No No
irregularity Yes No No No
As nouns, irregularity is a hypernym of fecal impaction; that is, irregularity is a word with a broader meaning than fecal impaction:
  • fecal impaction: accumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which the person cannot move
  • irregularity: irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
Other hypernyms of fecal impaction include constipation.
fecal impaction (noun) irregularity (noun)
accumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which the person cannot move behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals
an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
Difference between fecal impaction and irregularity

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