Obstipating: meaning, definitions and examples

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obstipating

 

[ หˆษ’bstษชpeษชtษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Obstipating refers to the condition of causing constipation or the inability to defecate. It is often used to describe certain medications or situations that lead to a decrease in bowel movements.

Synonyms

blockage-causing, constipating, stool-holding

Examples of usage

  • The obstipating effects of the painkillers were unexpected.
  • Patients may experience obstipating symptoms after surgery.
  • Eating rich foods can have obstipating consequences.
  • Some iron supplements are known to be obstipating.

Translations

Translations of the word "obstipating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obstruรงรฃo intestinal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคฐเฅ‹เคงเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Obstruktion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ obstruksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑัั‚ั€ัƒะบั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obstrukcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–‰ๅกž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obstruction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obstrucciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑkanฤฑklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ์ƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุณุฏุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obstrukce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obลกtrukcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ปๅกž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obstrukcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hindrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะณะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maneษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obstrucciรณn

Word origin

The term 'obstipating' originates from the Latin word 'obstipare', which means 'to stop up'. This Latin root combines 'ob-' meaning 'against' or 'in the way of' and 'stare', meaning 'to stand'. The word has been used in the medical field to describe conditions that impede normal bowel functions, often leading to constipation. The use of the term has evolved, especially in pharmacology, to describe the side effects of various medications that can slow down gut motility, leading to obstipation. It highlights the importance of understanding the gastrointestinal system and the impact that certain drugs or dietary choices can have on bodily functions. With the growing awareness of health and wellness, the term has seen more usage in discussions about medication management and dietary considerations.