Constipation can be due to mild to moderate conditions, such as a poor diet, pregnancy or hemorrhoids. Serious and life-threatening causes of constipation include colon cancer and bowel obstruction. In some cases, constipation may be brief, such as may occur when you delay having a bowel movement when the urge is felt.
enÂ·doÂ·therm. (Änâ²dÉ-thÃ»rmâ²) n. An organism that generates heat to maintain its body temperature, typically above the temperature of its surroundings. endotherm.
DEFINITION of 'End To End'. A term used in many business arenas referring to the beginning and end points of a method or service. End-to-end theory embraces the philosophy that eliminating as many middle layers or steps as possible will optimize performance and efficiency in any process. Next Up.