See Also: faecal impaction(medicine)
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faecal impaction (medicine)


faecal impaction
<gastroenterology> A stationary collection of faeces in the distal colon or rectum. A condition more common in the geriatric patient. Enemas and laxatives are not usually effective and often requires manual manipulation.