noun
- a feeling of incomplete evacuation of the bowel or bladder, with a persistent urge to defecate or urinate
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient complained of tenesmus and frequent trips to the bathroom.
- Inflammatory bowel disease can cause severe tenesmus.
- The doctor explained that tenesmus is a common symptom of rectal inflammation.
- Despite multiple attempts, the tenesmus persisted throughout the day.
- Treatment helped reduce the uncomfortable sensation of tenesmus.
- Tenesmus can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life.