constipation

/ˈkɑnstəˌpeɪʃən/

/kɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/

Definitions of constipation

1. noun

   irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
   synonyms: irregularity

   types:

   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

   obstipation

   severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines

   type of:

   symptom

   (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
2. noun

   the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
   synonyms: deadening, impairment, stultification

   type of:

   debasement, degradation

   a change to a lower state (a less respected state)