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Definition of Encopresis
1. Noun. Involuntary defecation not attributable to physical defects or illness.
Definition of Encopresis
1. Noun. (medicine) fecal incontinence in children ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Encopresis
1. The voluntary or involuntary passage of stools in inappropriate places in a child over 4 years of age. Causes may be related to lack of toilet training or beginning toilet training at too young an age. Treatment usually includes psychological support and diet manipulation (high fibre diet). (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Encopresis
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Literary usage of Encopresis
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Digestive Diseases of the U. S.: Epidemiology and Impact edited by James E. Everhart (1994)
"... gastric ulcer (316 and 531.0-531.9) peptic ulcer NOS (316 and 533.0-533.9)
vomiting NOS (307.54) 307 Special symptoms or syndromes 307.7 encopresis ..."
2. Psychosocial Issues for Children and Families in Disasters: A Guide for the by Stanford B. Friedman (1996)
"... apathetic behavior and lack of motivation; • any regressive behavior (enuresis,
encopresis, biting); • changes in relationships with family members or ..."
3. Child Sexual Abuse: Intervention and Treatment Issues by Kathleen C. Faller (1995)
"... first used by Suzanne Sgroi, MD encopresis - inability to control bowel movements.
Enuresis - inability to control urination, especially during sleep. ..."
4. Combating Trafficking in Children for Labour Exploitation in South Asia edited by Karin Kohlweg (2000)
"... Displays sleep disturbances, encopresis or enuresis, abdominal pain, or appetite
disturbances and corresponding weight change. 2.2 Child's behavior. ..."
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