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irregularity

irregularity

1 7.2
Difficulty having normal bowel movements
  • noun
  • /ˌɪrɪˈɡjʊlərɪti/
  • Specialized
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Examples

  • Teresa decided not to point out the minor irregularity that he wore no sign advertising his eavesdropping device.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Irregularity is not difficult to manage if you are honest with yourself and your family.

    Academic text (2001)

  • "Are you troubled by irregularity?"

    Short Circuit 2 (1988)

  • This leads to bowel problems and irregularity.

    Blog text (20)

  • The second stressor, expressed by 4 of the 22 participants, related to bowel irregularities.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Menstrual irregularities are common and may include either amenorrhoea or heavy and prolonged bleeding (Table 1).

    Academic text (2012)

  • I have had severe rheumatoid arthritis since I was 16 (28 years), and in the last couple of years have had rapid weight gain, extreme menstrual irregularities, and hair loss.

    Blog text (31)

  • If you're experiencing bowel irregularity, it's important to consult a doctor for advice.

  • Chronic irregularity can lead to serious health issues if not addressed promptly.

  • Dietary changes may help improve symptoms of irregularity and promote regular bowel movements.

Synonyms

constipation
vsirregularity
18 3.4

Difficulty passing hard or infrequent stools that may be painful

is a symptom suggesting possible intestinal blockage rather than a general chronic condition

Antonyms

regular
23 1.0

Having bowel movements at usual times and not being constipated

regularity
19 3.3

Happening often in the same way or at the same times

Compounds

geometrical irregularity
  • Specialized
8.1

An uneven shape or pattern that is not the same on both sides

irregularity in heartbeat
  • Specialized
4.1

An uneven beating of the heart that is not steady

How Frequent

bowel movement
  • Specialized
13 3.2
constipation
18 3.4
irregularity
  • Specialized
1 7.2
obstipation
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

irregularity singular
irregularities plural

Morphology

irregularity = irregular (transparent) = ir + regular + ity

Medically applied (e.g., bowel irregularity) is an expected extension of 'not regular' to bodily functions, so formation is predictable from the base.

Etymology

Irregularity combines in- 'not' and regular 'steady', and a helpful way to remember medical irregularity is to think of a body rhythm that is 'not steady', for example when bowel movements do not happen on a regular schedule.