anticonstipation (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌæntɪkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/
Definition
A medication or treatment that helps to prevent or relieve constipation, typically by softening stool or increasing bowel movements.
Examples
The patient was given an anticonstipation medication to take daily.
A high-fiber diet can act as a natural anticonstipation remedy.
How to Use anticonstipation
- anticonstipation medication (noun phrase)
- a medication that helps to prevent or relieve constipation — "The doctor prescribed an anticonstipation medication to help the patient."
- anticonstipation diet (noun phrase)
- a diet that helps to prevent constipation — "A high-fiber diet can be an effective anticonstipation diet."
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