Definition of constipation Constipation

/kɑˌnstʌpejˈʃʌn/ - [kanstupeyshun] - con•sti•pa•tion

We found 9 definitions of constipation from 6 different sources.

What does constipation mean?

Noun Plural: constipations
constipation - irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
		irregularity
		symptom anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence
		dyschezia difficulty in defecating (usually as a consequence of long continued voluntary suppression of the urge to defecate)
		fecal impaction accumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which the person cannot move
constipation - the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
		stultification, impairment, deadening
		debasement, degradation changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

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constipation (Noun)
Act of crowding anything into a lesser compass, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation.
constipation (Noun)
A state of the bowels in which the evacuations are infrequent and difficult, or the intestines become filled with hardened faeces; costiveness.

constipation (n.)
Act of crowding anything into a less compass, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation.
constipation (n.)
A state of the bowels in which the evacuations are infrequent and difficult, or the intestines become filled with hardened faeces; costiveness.

constipation
A condition characterized by infrequent, incomplete or very hard bowel movements.

Constipation is when it is very hard to get rid of digested food waste (feces). Constipation can be caused by many things. One is eating or drinking too much dairy products that use cow milk. To solve this problem many people use a laxative. Another possible cause could be an obstruction somewhere along the digestive tract (the path that food travels inside the body).

When a person is constipated their lower stomach and intestinal area will be blocked. People can usually conquer constipation by eating natural laxatives such a fruits, fruit juice and dietary supplements.