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obstipation
ob·sti·pa·tion [ òbstə páysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
severe constipation: severe constipation, often caused by a blockage in the intestines
[Late 16th century. < late Latin obstipation- "pressing in the way of" < stipare "to press"]
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