noun
- plural of tenesmus; painful, ineffective urges to defecate or urinate
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient complained of frequent tenesmuses that disrupted his daily routine.
- Inflammatory bowel disease can cause persistent tenesmuses.
- The doctor explained that tenesmuses are common symptoms of certain intestinal conditions.
- Treatment helped reduce the painful tenesmuses she had been experiencing.
- Multiple tenesmuses throughout the day indicated a need for further medical evaluation.