ob·sti·pa·tion ( b st -p  shn)n. Severe constipation caused by intestinal obstruction. [New Latin obst  pti , obstptin- : Latin ob-, in the way; see ob- + Latin stptus, past participle of stpre, to compress.] |
obstipation [ˌɒbstɪˈpeɪʃən]
n
(Medicine) Pathol a severe form of constipation, usually resulting from obstruction of the intestinal tract
[from Latin obstīpātiō, from ob- (intensive) + stīpāre to press together]
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| Noun | 1. | obstipation - severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines constipation, irregularity - irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis |
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