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Gastrointestinal⭐ Less Common

Tenesmus

/tuh-NEZ-muhs/
Simple Meaning:

Feeling of needing to pass stool despite an empty bowel.

Distressing sensation of incomplete rectal evacuation accompanied by involuntary straining.

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