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Tenesmus
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What's The Definition Of Tenesmus?
[n] painful spasm of the anal sphincter along with an urgent desire to defecate without the significant production of feces; associated with irritable bowel syndrome
Synonyms | Synonyms for Tenesmus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Tenesmus: See Also | cramp | muscle spasm | spasm Tenesmus In Webster's Dictionary \Te*nes"mus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to stretch: cf.
L. tenesmos.] (Med.)
An urgent and distressing sensation, as if a discharge from
the intestines must take place, although none can be
effected; -- always referred to the lower extremity of the
rectum.
{Vesical tenesmus}, a similar sensation as to the evacuation
of urine, referred to the region of the bladder.
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