Congenital Megacolon (Noun)
Meaning
Congenital condition in which the colon does not have the normal network of nerves; there is little urge to defecate so the feces accumulate and cause megacolon.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Congenital megacolon, also known as Hirschsprung's disease, is a rare congenital condition in which the colon does not have the normal network of nerves.
- Children born with congenital megacolon may experience severe constipation due to the inability to properly push waste through the digestive system.
- Congenital megacolon typically requires surgical intervention to restore normal bowel function and prevent long-term complications.
- Newborns with congenital megacolon often experience symptoms within the first few weeks of life, including difficulty passing meconium.
- If left untreated, congenital megacolon can lead to intestinal perforation and severe infections due to accumulated feces in the colon.