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OBSTIPATION

Dictionary entry overview: What does obstipation mean?

• OBSTIPATION (noun)
The noun OBSTIPATION has 1 sense:

1. severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines

Familiarity information: OBSTIPATION used as a noun is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• OBSTIPATION (noun)

Sense 1

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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)

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