constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən 
1
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry hardened feces
2
Examples of constipation in a Sentence
A side effect of the drug is constipation.
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Without enough fluids, fiber-rich foods can lead to constipation. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026 Common signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer can include a change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of the stool, that lasts for more than a few days, according to the American Cancer Society. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Not Moving Your Body Studies show that people who live sedentary lifestyles are more likely to experience constipation. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constipation
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Without enough fluids, fiber-rich foods can lead to constipation. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026 Common signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer can include a change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of the stool, that lasts for more than a few days, according to the American Cancer Society. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Not Moving Your Body Studies show that people who live sedentary lifestyles are more likely to experience constipation. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constipation
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“Constipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/constipation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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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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