constipation

名词 constipation:

1. irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
   同义词：irregularity
2. the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
   同义词：stultification, impairment, deadening

1. I have lung trouble [indigestion, loose bowels, constipation, cold fits, nervous trouble].
   我有肺病[消化不良，拉肚子，便秘，一阵阵发冷，神经衰弱]。
2. Many doctors prefer a natural food, rich in dietary fibre, which will help you to avoid constipation, rather than having to resort to purgatives. The reason is obvious-prevention is always better than cure.
   许多医生推荐含有丰富食物纤维的天然食物，因为它有助于防止便秘，以取代万不得已而使用的泻药。原因显而易见－治病总是不如防病。
3. Intestinal obstruction causing colic, vomiting, and constipation.
   肠阻塞造成腹绞痛、呕吐和便秘的肠道堵塞

con.sti.pa.tion

n.（名词）
Difficult, incomplete, or infrequent evacuation of dry, hardened feces from the bowels.
便秘：有困难的、不完全的或不经常从肠道排泄干燥且硬的大便
Obstruction; stultification.
阻碍；呆滞