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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Digestive health: Fiber supports a healthy gut by preventing constipation and promoting regularity.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Flaxseeds also have digestive benefits and may be effective in constipation relief.12
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—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
The hardest thing after the surgery for me was the constipation.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
This pressure typically occurs from straining during bowel movements or chronic constipation.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Flaxseeds also have digestive benefits and may be effective in constipation relief.12
6.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
The hardest thing after the surgery for me was the constipation.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
This pressure typically occurs from straining during bowel movements or chronic constipation.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for constipation
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“Constipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constipation. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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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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