obstipate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To induce severe constipation through an intestinal blockage
  2. To become or cause to become blocked up.

Word forms

obstipate obstipates obstipating obstipated

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin obstipātus, perfect passive participle of obstipō (“to block, stop up”), from ob- + stipō; see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Related words

Derived words

obstipation obstipative
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