constipation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌkɒn.stɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌkɑːn.stəˈpeɪ.ʃən/
便秘
a condition which makes someone unable to empty their bowels as often as they should
to get/have/suffer from constipation 患上/有/患有便秘
Taking high doses of iron can cause constipation. 服用高剂量的铁剂可能造成便秘。
See: constipated
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- For many patients with severe chronic constipation, no cause can be found.
- Pregnant women can suffer terrible constipation.
- The patient can relieve constipation by increasing the amount of raw vegetables in the diet.