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Glossary - F

fecal impaction

Definition:

  • fecal impaction - large mass of dry, hard stool that can develop in the rectum due to chronic constipation

 

| facial paralysis | fecal impaction | fecal incontinence | flatulence | foot drop | furunculosis |

 

Multiple Sclerosis

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