tenesmus

Meanings

• noun

  A sensation of frequent, involuntary, and often painful contractions of the muscles in the rectum, without passage of stools or gas.

  - "Patients with irritable bowel syndrome often experience tenesmus."
  - "The doctor diagnosed tenesmus as the cause of the patient's discomfort."

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Variants

List of all variants of tenesmus that leads to same result
tenesmus , tenesmuses

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Etymology

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From the Greek tenesis, meaning 'straining'.

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Trivia

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1. Tenesmus is a common symptom of various gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.

2. The sensation of tenesmus can be distressing and can significantly impact a person's quality of life.

3. Tenesmus is not a disease itself, but a symptom of an underlying condition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. Tenesmus is a common symptom of IBS.

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How to Memorize "tenesmus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the muscles in your rectum contracting and relaxing, causing discomfort and a strong urge to pass stools.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tenesmus' with the sensation of straining or contracting muscles in the rectum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'tenesmus' as 'straining muscles'.

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