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atonic constipation |
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atonic constipation, constipation caused by failure of the colon to respond to the normal stimuli for evacuation, caused by loss of muscle tone. It may occur in elderly or bedridden patients or after prolonged dependence on laxatives. Also called colon stasis, lazy colon. See also fecal impaction, fecalith, inactive colon, constipation. atonic lacking in tone. atonic constipation constipation caused by atony of the colon. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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