Constipated (Adjective)
Meaning
Have difficult or incomplete or infrequent evacuation of the bowels.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient was having trouble with bowel movements and was diagnosed as constipated due to a low-fiber diet.
- After not using the bathroom for several days, Sarah became constipated and needed to visit her doctor for advice.
- Elderly people often suffer from being constipated due to decreased mobility and inadequate hydration.
- A diet of highly processed foods had left James constipated, and he knew he had to make significant lifestyle changes.
- As she recovered from her surgery, the medication left Emily feeling constipated and uncomfortable for several days.