OBSTIPATION

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Hypernyms ("obstipation" is a kind of...):

constipation; irregularity (irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis)

Derivation:

obstipate (constipate severely)

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