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obstipation

Noun CEFR C1
ɑbstɪˈpeɪʃən

Definitions

severe constipation caused by intestinal obstruction.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaisobstipation
DeutschObstipation
Русскийобстипа́ция
2 more languages
한국어심한 변비
Nederlandsobstipatie

Examples

“So I hoard food and stay⟳ in my room, read⟳ about what I can do about this possible new phase of constipation, what I just found out on a constipation forum thread might be obstipation, which is severe, or complete⟳, constipation.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

obstipum abdomen obstreperosity Obstreperous Obstreperously Obstreperousness obstriction

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