constipate

Meanings

• noun

  Difficulte in passing stools, or infrequent bowel movements.

  - "Due to her constipate problem, she had to take laxatives regularly."
  - "The old man's constipate condition worsened as he grew older."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with constipate
mate , fate , create , hate , late

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Variants

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constipate , constipated , constipates , constipating

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Etymology

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From Latin 'constipare,' meaning 'to press together,' referring to the hardening of feces in the colon.

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Trivia

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1. Constipation affects approximately 16% of the population in the United States.

2. The ancient Egyptians believed that constipation was caused by the buildup of wind in the intestines.

3. Constipation can be a side effect of certain medications, such as opioids and calcium channel blockers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A common disorder that affects the large intestine, characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation.

2. Chronic Constipation: A long-term condition where a person experiences infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, or straining during defecation.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, constipation was considered a sign of luxury and wealth, as it was believed that those who could afford rich foods were more likely to experience it.

How to Memorize "constipate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a blockage in the intestines, making it difficult for stools to pass.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with infrequent bowel movements and difficulty passing stools.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Can't Stool, Pate' to help remember the word.

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