obstipate

• Verbe désuet signifiant obstruer, entraver ou provoquer la constipation ; rendre quelque chose difficile ou impossible à traverser.

An obsolete verb meaning to block, obstruct, or cause constipation; to make something difficult or impossible to pass through.

1. Severely constipateC2formalmedical

   To cause severe constipation; to block the bowels completely.

   Obstruction intestinale sévère

   • The medication can obstipate patients if taken for too long.
   • A diet lacking fiber can obstipate the digestive system.
   • Doctors warn that certain painkillers may obstipate the bowels.

   Synonymesbindblockconstipateimpactobstructocclude

   Antonymespurge