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obstipation

/ˌɒb.stɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌɒb.stɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий тяжелый или трудноизлечимый запор, вызванный непроходимостью кишечника.

A medical term referring to severe or intractable constipation caused by an obstruction in the intestines.

uncountable

  1. Severe constipationC2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by severe or complete blockage of the bowels, often due to an obstruction in the intestines.

    ruТяжёлый запор

    • The patient was diagnosed with obstipation after complaining of severe abdominal pain.
    • Obstipation can be a sign of a more serious underlying intestinal issue.
    • Treatment for obstipation often requires medical intervention to remove the blockage.

    Synonymsconstipationfecal impaction