constipation
noun/ˌkɑnstɪˈpeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,468 most common English word
Meaning
a condition in which bowel movements are infrequent or difficult.
Example sentence
The doctor advised him to eat more fiber to relieve his constipation.
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