Obstipating: meaning, definitions and examples
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obstipating
[ หษbstษชpeษชtษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น obstruรงรฃo intestinal
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคฐเฅเคงเค
๐ฉ๐ช Obstruktion
๐ฎ๐ฉ obstruksi
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑััััะบััั
๐ต๐ฑ obstrukcja
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅก
๐ซ๐ท obstruction
๐ช๐ธ obstrucciรณn
๐น๐ท tฤฑkanฤฑklฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุณุฏุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ obstrukce
๐ธ๐ฐ obลกtrukcia
๐จ๐ณ ้ปๅก
๐ธ๐ฎ obstrukcija
๐ฎ๐ธ hindrun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉะณะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ maneษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ obstrucciรณn
Etymology
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.