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tenesmus

/təˈnez.məs/

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noun

/təˈnez.məs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий болезненный спазм анального сфинктера, сопровождающийся постоянными позывами к дефекации, обычно без выделения значительного количества кала, часто связанный с такими состояниями, как синдром раздраженного кишечника.

A medical term referring to a painful spasm of the anal sphincter accompanied by a persistent urge to defecate, typically without producing significant stool, often associated with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome.

uncountable

  1. Painful rectal spasmC2formalmedical

    A painful spasm of the anal sphincter accompanied by a persistent, urgent feeling of needing to pass stool, even though little or no feces is produced. This condition is often linked to irritable bowel syndrome.

    ruБолезненный спазм прямой кишки

    • The patient reported severe tenesmus, feeling a constant need to defecate without relief.
    • Tenesmus is a common symptom in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease.
    • The doctor prescribed medication to help alleviate the painful spasms of tenesmus.