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stəˈpeɪ noun Medicine/Medical.
obstinate constipation.
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obstipation (ˌɒbstɪˈpeɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| pathol a severe form of constipation, usually resulting from obstruction of the intestinal tract | |
| [C16: from Latin obstīpātiō, from ob- (intensive) + stīpāre to press together] | |
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Word Origin & History
obstipation
1590s, from L. obstipationem, noun of action from *obstipare "action of blocking or stopping up."
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Medical Dictionary
obstipation ob·sti·pa·tion (ŏb'stə-pā'shən)
n.
Intestinal obstruction; severe constipation.
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Abdominal pain may progress to obstipation and can be confused with acute abdominal obstruction.
Clinically significant obstipation, as judged by the investigator.
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