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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?"

  • 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

23 3.3

Happening often in the same way or at the same times

3 1.0

Having bowel movements at usual times and not being constipated

Compounds

1 8.1

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

1 4.1

An uneven beating of the heart that is not steady

How Frequent

bowel movement
  • Specialized
16 3.2
constipation
18 3.4
irregularity
  • Specialized
1 7.2
obstipation
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Surface Forms

irregularity singular

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.