encopresis

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Definition

Noun: A condition, typically in children, characterized by the repeated involuntary passage of feces into inappropriate places (e.g., clothing) that is not due to a physical illness or defect. It is often considered a psychological or behavioral disorder related to toilet training.

Usage

The word "encopresis" is a clinical and medical term. It is used primarily in professional contexts such as psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics, and healthcare. It is not used in everyday casual conversation.

Examples
  • The pediatrician diagnosed the child's soiling issues as encopresis.
  • Behavioral therapy is a common treatment approach for encopresis.
  • The case study focused on the psychological factors associated with encopresis.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often specified as retentive encopresis (associated with chronic constipation and overflow incontinence) or non-retentive encopresis (not associated with constipation).
  • It is frequently discussed in contrast to enuresis (involuntary urination).
Variants and Related Words
  • Encopretic (adjective): Relating to or suffering from encopresis.
    • The therapist developed a plan for the encopretic patient.
Synonyms
  • Fecal incontinence (though this term is broader and often implies a physical cause)
  • Soiling (this is a more general, non-clinical term for the symptom)
Antonyms
  • Continence (specifically fecal continence)
  • Controlled defecation
Noun
  1. involuntary defecation not attributable to physical defects or illness