encopresis

[ en-kuh-pree-sis ]

/ ˌɛn kəˈpri sɪs /

noun, plural en·co·pre·ses [en-kuh-pree-seez] /ˌɛn kəˈpri siz/. Psychiatry.

involuntary defecation.

Nearby words

encolpion, encomiast, encomienda, encomium, encompass, encopresis, encore, encounter, encounter group, encounter session, encourage

Origin of encopresis

< New Latin < Greek en- en-² + kópr(os) dung + -esis, as in enuresis

Related formsen·co·pret·ic

[en-kuh-pret-ik] /ˌɛn kəˈprɛt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for encopresis

encopresis

/ (ˌɛnkəʊˈpriːsɪs) /

noun

involuntary discharge of faeces, esp when associated with psychiatric disturbance

Derived Formsencopretic (ˌɛnkəʊˈprɛtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for encopresis

C20: from New Latin, from Greek en- ² + copr (o) -, + -esis as in enuresis

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Medicine definitions for encopresis

encopresis

[ ĕn′kŏ-prē′sĭs ]

n.

The repeated uncontrolled or involuntary passage of feces not as a result of a physical disorder but for psychological reasons.