Constipation is defined as
A) the passage of fewer than three stools in any 7-day period.
B) the passage of fewer than five stools in any 7-day period.
C) the infrequent and painful expulsion of hard, dry stools.
D) a subjective sensation of bowel fullness.
C
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Constipation is the infrequent and painful expulsion of hard, dry stools. It is not defined by a particular number of stools or in terms of an individual's subjective sensation.
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