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constipated
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constipated
(adjective)
constipated
/
ˈ
kɑːnstəˌpeɪtəd/
adjective
constipated
/
ˈ
kɑːnstəˌpeɪtəd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONSTIPATED
:
unable to easily release solid waste from your body
:
unable to have a bowel movement easily
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