constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən 
1
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry hardened feces
2
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A side effect of the drug is constipation.
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This can help avoid the unwanted GI symptoms—like gas, bloating, and constipation—that are often associated with doing too much too soon.
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Christina Manian, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
Additionally, their fiber content, while beneficial in moderation, can cause bloating or constipation if consumed in excess.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Bloating, constipation, and sluggish digestion: the obvious tells of an unhappy gut.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2025
But side effects hit hard: fatigue, constipation, and nausea.
—Essence, 8 Aug. 2025
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Christina Manian, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
Additionally, their fiber content, while beneficial in moderation, can cause bloating or constipation if consumed in excess.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Bloating, constipation, and sluggish digestion: the obvious tells of an unhappy gut.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2025
But side effects hit hard: fatigue, constipation, and nausea.
—Essence, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Constipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constipation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally difficult or infrequent bowel movements
Medical Definition
constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened feces
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