constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
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Definition of constipation
1
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry hardened feces
2
: stultification
Examples of constipation in a Sentence
A side effect of the drug is constipation.
Recent Examples on the Web
This prevents constipation, reduces the risk of hemorrhoids, and may help lower colon cancer risk. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "4 Health Benefits of Corn," 12 Aug. 2019 This study out of Texas A&M recruited 48 subjects with constipation. — Sheah Rarback, miamiherald, "Ubiquitous mangos taste good - and are good for you, too," 29 June 2018 Founded in 1998, Ironwood developed Linzess, a drug that treats irritable bowel syndrome accompanied by constipation, and brought it to market in 2012 with a corporate partner later bought by Allergan. — BostonGlobe.com, "Ironwood moving headquarters from Cambridge to downtown Boston," 14 June 2019 The possible side effects include fatigue, nausea, diarrhea and constipation, and a drop in certain white blood cells that help fight infections. — Amy Norton, CBS News, "Newer drug extends lives of young breast cancer patients, study finds," 3 June 2019 According to the American Kennel Club, ingesting ice cream made for humans can cause gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and vomiting in dogs. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "PetSmart Is Giving Out Free Dog-Friendly Sundaes to Pups to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month," 8 July 2019 Some adults were only receiving bologna sandwiches, causing constipation and in some cases requiring medical attention. — Nomaan Merchant, chicagotribune.com, "'A ticking time bomb’: Government photos show detained migrants pleading for help in overcrowded Border Patrol facilities," 2 July 2019 Some adults were only receiving bologna sandwiches, causing constipation and in some cases requiring medical attention. — Nomaan Merchant, The Denver Post, "Government photos show detained migrants pleading for help," 2 July 2019 The effects of the drug can include extreme happiness, drowsiness, nausea, constipation, confusion, sedation or unconsciousness, and problems breathing. — Cory Stieg, refinery29.com, "The Truth About The Fentanyl Scene In Euphoria," 25 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'constipation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for constipation
constipation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of constipation
: the condition of being unable to easily release solid waste from your body : the condition of being unable to have a bowel movement easily
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constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
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Kids Definition of constipation
: difficult or infrequent passage of dry hard material from the bowels
constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
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Medical Definition of constipation
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened feces
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