dyschezia

dyschezia
Difficulty in defecation. [dys- + G. chezo, to defecate]

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dys·che·zia dis-'kē-zē-ə, -zh(ē-)ə; -'kez-ē-ə, -'kezh-(ē-)ə n constipation associated with a defective reflex for defecation
dys·che·zic -'kē-zik, -'kez-ik adj

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n.
a form of constipation resulting from a long period of voluntary suppression of the urge to defecate. The rectum becomes distended with faeces and bowel movements are difficult or painful.

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dys·che·zia (dis-keґzhə) [dys- + Gr. chezein to defecate + -ia] difficult or painful defecation.

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