obstipation

noun

ob·​sti·​pa·​tion ˌäb-stə-ˈpā-shən How to pronounce obstipation (audio)
: severe and obstinate constipation

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“Obstipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/obstipation. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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