| n. | 1. | Act of crowding anything into a less compass, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation. |
| 2. | A state of the bowels in which the evacuations are infrequent and difficult, or the intestines become filled with hardened fæces; costiveness. |
| Noun | 1. | constipation - irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis Synonyms: irregularity |
| 2. | constipation - the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) |
A condition in which the stool becomes hard and dry. A person who is constipated usually has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. Bowel movements may be painful. Common causes of constipation: Not enough fiber in diet. Not enough liquids. Lack of e
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