constipated
/ˈkɑn·stəˌpeɪ·t̬ɪd/ adjDefinition
› unable to excrete the contents of the bowels often enough or in large enough amounts constipation /ˌkɑn·stəˈpeɪ·ʃən/ n [U] › A diet that is high in fiber may relieve constipation.
(Definition of constipated adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary
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