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Hirschsprung

Noun:

1. Hirschsprung disease, also known as congenital megacolon, is a medical condition in which there is a lack of nerve cells in the muscles of the colon, causing severe constipation in infants.

Example sentence:

My nephew was diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease at birth, and he had to undergo surgery to treat his condition.

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Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or associated with Hirschsprung disease.

Example sentence:

The doctor recommended a specialized diet for the child with Hirschsprung to alleviate his symptoms.

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Verb:

1. (rare) To have a congenital megacolon or Hirschsprung disease.

Example sentence:

Hereditary factors can influence whether a person will hirschsprung or not.

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