encopreses

/ɛŋkɒˈprɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a psychological disorder of children, characterized by the repeated passage of feces in inappropriate situations, often beyond the age of toilet training.

“The pediatrician diagnosed the child with encopresis, recommending a combination of behavioral therapy and medication to manage the condition.”

Synonyms

  • fecal incontinence
  • soiling

Antonyms

  • continence
  • urinary continence