constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən 
1
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry hardened feces
2
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A side effect of the drug is constipation.
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Coffee isn't a long-term solution for constipation, and relying on it for regular bowel movements may have unintended consequences.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
One of the biggest benefits of prune juice is sorbitol, a carbohydrate effective in aiding constipation.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 15 July 2025
Roughly 38% of the participants experienced mild gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and constipation.
—Julia Ries, Health, 10 July 2025
Botulism Symptoms Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, speech or swallowing difficulties, muscle weakness, abdominal distension and constipation.
—Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
One of the biggest benefits of prune juice is sorbitol, a carbohydrate effective in aiding constipation.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 15 July 2025
Roughly 38% of the participants experienced mild gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and constipation.
—Julia Ries, Health, 10 July 2025
Botulism Symptoms Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, speech or swallowing difficulties, muscle weakness, abdominal distension and constipation.
—Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for constipation
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“Constipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constipation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally difficult or infrequent bowel movements
Medical Definition
constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened feces
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