obstipation

[ ob-stuh-pey-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

obstinate constipation.

obstipation

/ ˌɒbstɪˈpeɪʃən /

noun

pathol a severe form of constipation, usually resulting from obstruction of the intestinal tract

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Word History and Origins

Origin of obstipation¹

1590–1600; < Late Latin obstīpātiōn- (stem of obstīpātiō ) close pressure, equivalent to ob- ob- + stīpāt ( us ) (past participle of stīpāre to press) + -iōn- -ion

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Word History and Origins

Origin of obstipation¹

C16: from Latin obstīpātiō, from ob- (intensive) + stīpāre to press together

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Compare Meanings

How does obstipation compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

obstipation vs. constipation

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Example Sentences

Constipation, obstipation and diarrhea may alternate through the progress of the case.

From Project Gutenberg

Complete obstipation occurs in mechanical obstruction of the gut from direct pressure or from bands of lymph.

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obstinate obstreperous

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