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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2 July 2026
Fruit can help get enough dietary fiber and avoid problems associated with low-fiber diets, such as constipation.
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2 July 2026
Drink plenty of water to help fiber move through the digestive tract and to lower the risk of dehydration, bloating, or constipation.
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30 June 2026
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Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Fruit can help get enough dietary fiber and avoid problems associated with low-fiber diets, such as constipation.
—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Drink plenty of water to help fiber move through the digestive tract and to lower the risk of dehydration, bloating, or constipation.
—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
30 June 2026
Because the lymphatic system helps remove waste from the gut, sluggish flow can produce bloating, constipation and IBS-like symptoms.
—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
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“Constipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constipation. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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