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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Even for people dealing with constipation, more fiber isn’t always better—at least not all at once.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Flushing the colon may release stool that hasn’t been cleared from your intestines, and may offer temporary relief from bloating or constipation for healthy people, Asamoah says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
Patients worried about finding something wrong can rest assured that there is often a less complicated explanation for GI symptoms, such as constipation, that's very treatable.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Studies show that people who aren’t active are more likely to experience gut issues, like constipation and IBS.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 May 2026
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Flushing the colon may release stool that hasn’t been cleared from your intestines, and may offer temporary relief from bloating or constipation for healthy people, Asamoah says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
Patients worried about finding something wrong can rest assured that there is often a less complicated explanation for GI symptoms, such as constipation, that's very treatable.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Studies show that people who aren’t active are more likely to experience gut issues, like constipation and IBS.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 May 2026
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 20 May. 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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