obstipation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. severe constipation caused by intestinal obstruction.

Pronunciation

/ɑbstɪˈpeɪʃən/ /ɒbstɪˈpeɪʃən/

Word forms

obstipation obstipations

Etymology

From obstipate + -ion.

Related words

constipation obstipative

Derived words

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