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Medical condition
Functional constipation, also known as chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), is defined by less than three bowel movements per week, hard stools, severe
Functional_constipation
Infrequent or difficult bowel movements
Constipation is a bowel dysfunction that makes bowel movements infrequent or hard to pass. The stool is often hard and dry. Other symptoms may include
Constipation
Inability to fully empty the rectum during bowel movements
ODS, with many synonymous terms) is a major cause of functional constipation (primary constipation), of which it is considered a subtype. It is characterized
Obstructed_defecation
Medical condition
constipation C3. Functional diarrhea C4. Functional abdominal bloating/distension C5. Unspecified functional bowel disorder C6. Opioid-induced constipation D1. Centrally
Functional gastrointestinal disorder
Functional_gastrointestinal_disorder
Medical system for classifying human faeces
Electrolytes with Ispaghula Husk in the Treatment of Adults with Chronic Functional Constipation". Clin Drug Investig. 24 (10): 569–76. doi:10.2165/00044011-200424100-00002
Bristol_stool_scale
Medical condition
Constipation in children refers to the medical condition of constipation in children. It is a functional gastrointestinal disorder. Children have different
Constipation_in_children
Medical symptom with no known physical cause
example is functional constipation, which may have psychological or psychiatric causes. However, one type of apparently functional constipation, anismus
Functional_symptom
Medicine
constipation and chronic constipation with no known cause. In June 2023, the indication was expanded in the US to include the treatment of functional
Linaclotide
Class of prebiotics
Wang, Y; Lin, L (2017). "Effects of Prebiotics and Synbiotics on Functional Constipation". The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. 353 (3): 282–292
Galactooligosaccharide
Act of voluntarily ingesting feces
the efficacy and safety of TLPL/AY/01/2008 in the management of functional constipation". Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. 2 (3): 144–152
Coprophagia
Laxatives/stool softeners
(October 1956). "Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (doxinate) in chronic functional constipation". American Practitioner and Digest of Treatment. 7 (10): 1588–91
Docusate
Diagnostic criteria for gastrointestinal disorders
colic G5. Functional diarrhea G6. Infant dyschezia G7. Functional constipation H. Childhood Functional GI Disorders: Child/Adolescent H1. Functional nausea
Rome_process
Medical condition that impairs normal functioning of bodily processes
may be assigned a diagnostic label, such as "functional chest pain", "functional constipation" or "functional seizures". Characteristic collections of symptoms
Functional_disorder
Medication for constipation, classified as an osmotic laxative
the specific molecule in use. Macrogol is used as a laxative to treat constipation in children and adults. It is orally administered, with a resultant bowel
Macrogol
Failure to relax the pelvic floor muscles during defecation
diagnostic criteria for "functional defecation disorders" are as follows: Patient must satisfy diagnostic criteria for functional constipation and/or irritable
Anismus
Reflex of the gastrointestinal tract in humans and other mammals
gastrocolic reflex has also been implicated in pathogenesis of functional constipation, where patients with spinal cord injury and diabetics with gastroparesis
Gastrocolic_reflex
Treatment for constipation and hepatic encephalopathy
non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It is administered orally for constipation, and either orally or rectally for
Lactulose
Functional gastrointestinal disorder
health care for irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, functional diarrhoea and functional abdominal pain". Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Irritable_bowel_syndrome
Anatomical structure
hernia, and several functional disorders, including anismus. Constipation due to any of these disorders is called "functional constipation" and is identifiable
Pelvic_floor
Medical intervention
solids in persons with fecal incontinence. Functional constipation Obstructed defecation syndrome (functional evacuation disorders) Unsuccessful treatment
Transanal_irrigation
Organ system within humans and other animals
needed] Functional gastrointestinal disorders the most common of which is irritable bowel syndrome. Functional constipation and chronic functional abdominal
Gastrointestinal_tract
Topics referred to by the same term
of nerve cells Obstructed defecation syndrome, a major cause of functional constipation Operation Defensive Shield Operation Desert Storm Civic Democratic
ODS
Subspecies of probiotic bacterium
in patients with the following functional bowel disorders: non-constipation-IBS, functional diarrhoea and functional bloating. The strain HN019 can also
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis
Bifidobacterium_animalis_lactis
Cell type
5-HT-receptor agonists for patients with functional constipation have shown some effectiveness in achieving normal GI functionality. Carcinoid syndrome is a rare
Enterochromaffin_cell
External opening of the rectum
constipation, and pregnancy. Usually, haemorrhoids are managed with medications to make motions more soft and prevent straining during constipation.
Human_anus
Expulsion of feces from the digestive tract
population. Common constipation is associated with abdominal distention, pain or bloating. Research has revealed that chronic constipation complied with higher
Defecation
Plant used as a dietary fiber
Psyllium is mainly used as a dietary fiber to relieve symptoms of both constipation and mild diarrhea, and occasionally as a food thickener. Allergy to psyllium
Psyllium
Final portion of the large intestine
leakage. One cause of constipation is faecal impaction in the rectum, in which a dry, hard stool forms.[citation needed] Constipation is most commonly due
Rectum
Solid buildup of feces in the rectum due to chronic constipation
bulk of feces that can develop in the rectum as a result of chronic constipation (a related term is fecal loading which refers to a large volume of stool
Fecal_impaction
Conservative first-line therapy for childhood bladder and bowel dysfunction
August 2013). "The effect of pelvic physiotherapy on reduction of functional constipation in children: design of a multicentre randomised controlled trial"
Urotherapy
Gastrointestinal disorder
Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder defined by symptoms arising from the gastroduodenal region in the absence of an underlying
Functional_dyspepsia
Former pharmaceutical company merged with Allergan
suppression Linzess (linaclotide) for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome and functional constipation Monurol (fosfomycin) for certain urinary
Forest_Laboratories
Fluid injection into the large intestine
In standard medicine, the most frequent uses of enemas are to relieve constipation and for bowel cleansing before a medical examination or procedure; also
Enema
Loose or liquid bowel movements
It can also be caused by osmotic laxatives (which work to alleviate constipation by drawing water into the bowels). In healthy individuals, too much magnesium
Diarrhea
Abnormal dilation of the large intestine
also be classified according to cause. External signs and symptoms are constipation of very long duration, abdominal bloating, abdominal tenderness and tympany
Megacolon
Method of comprehensive nursing assessment
metabolic Elimination-excretion patterns and problems need to be evaluated (constipation, incontinence, diarrhea) Activity exercise-whether one is able to do
Gordon's functional health patterns
Gordon's_functional_health_patterns
Species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae
is supposed to have beneficial health effects and help relieve functional constipation, a common gastrointestinal problem in children. Mashua contains
Tropaeolum_tuberosum
Condition of impaired digestion
or cancer. Functional indigestion (previously called non-ulcer dyspepsia) is indigestion without evidence of underlying disease. Functional indigestion
Indigestion
Fecal incontinence in children
associated with chronic constipation and overflow incontinence, though it may also refer to non-retentive fecal soiling without constipation. In psychiatric classification
Encopresis
Protrusion of the walls of the rectum outside the body
multidisciplinary management. History of constipation is important because some of the operations may worsen constipation. Fecal incontinence may also influence
Rectal_prolapse
Psychoactive chemical
opioids may include itchiness, sedation, nausea, respiratory depression, constipation, and euphoria. Long-term use can cause tolerance, meaning that increased
Opioid
Medical functional test of the anus and rectum
assessment of fecal incontinence, constipation, evacuation disorders (including Hirschsprung's disease), functional anorectal pain and in the assessment
Anorectal_manometry
Agents that relax and loosen the bowels and stools
stools and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have
Laxative
Mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, distension, and severe constipation. Constipation occurs earlier and vomiting may be less prominent. Proximal obstruction
Bowel_obstruction
Twisting of part of the intestine, causing a bowel obstruction
mesentery. Symptoms include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, vomiting, constipation, and bloody stool. Onset of symptoms may be rapid or more gradual. The
Volvulus
Chemical compound
the sodium-glucose cotransporter 1 inhibitor mizagliflozin for functional constipation: a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind phase 2 trial"
Mizagliflozin
Inflammation of abdominal organ lining
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Peritonitis
Medical condition
(meaning the absence of clear cause). As such, pain associated with constipation (either chronic, or acute), penetrative anal intercourse, trauma (such
Proctalgia_fugax
Digestive disease of the large intestine
may also occur over a few days. There may also be nausea, diarrhea or constipation. Fever or blood in the stool suggests a complication. People may experience
Diverticulitis
Inflammation of the colon (large intestine)
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Colitis
Allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Eosinophilic_esophagitis
Disruption to the propulsive ability of the intestine
limited to:[citation needed] moderate to severe, diffuse abdominal pain constipation abdominal distension nausea/vomiting, especially after meals vomiting
Ileus
Medical condition
typically develop symptoms which may include nausea, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, malnutrition, weight loss, and malabsorption by various mechanisms.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Small_intestinal_bacterial_overgrowth
Effect of alcohol consumption on the human body
the rs671 (ALDH2*2) allele on chromosome 12, which results in a less functional acetaldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme, responsible for the breakdown of acetaldehyde
Alcohol_flush_reaction
Medical condition
abdominal pain, nausea, abdominal distension, vomiting, dysphagia and constipation depending upon the part of the gastrointestinal tract involved. It is
Intestinal_pseudo-obstruction
Inflammation of the small intestine
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Enteritis
Entrance of abdominal organs into the middle chest through the diaphragm
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Hiatal_hernia
Medical symptom or condition
occasionally as the major symptom, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, functional dyspepsia, gastritis, biliary reflux, gastroparesis, peptic ulcer, celiac
Nausea
Brain disease resulting from liver failure
can be triggered by alcoholism, infections, gastrointestinal bleeding, constipation, electrolyte problems, or certain medications. The underlying mechanism
Hepatic_encephalopathy
Illnesses of the digestive system
bowels include infectious diarrhea and mesenteric ischaemia. Causes of constipation may include faecal impaction and bowel obstruction, which may in turn
Gastrointestinal_disease
Hole in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract
to perforation is the chronic use of opioids, which can create severe constipation and damage to the colon, often termed stercoral perforation. A hole in
Gastrointestinal_perforation
Molecular gases which transmit information
causes not only belching, flatulence and belly pain, but also functional constipation. Ethylene, H2C=CH2, serves as a hormone in plants. It acts at trace
Gaseous_signaling_molecules
Disease of the anus
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Anal_fistula
Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Gastroenteritis
Drug used to treat chronic constipation
agonist which targets the impaired motility associated with chronic constipation, thus normalizing bowel movements. Prucalopride was approved for medical
Prucalopride
Medical condition
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Umbilical_hernia
Break or tear in anal canal skin
become infected by fecal bacteria. In adults, fissures may be caused by constipation, the passing of large, hard stools, or by prolonged diarrhea. In older
Anal_fissure
Anti-foaming agent used to reduce bloating, discomfort or pain caused by excessive gas
uncommon side effects (occurring in 1 in 100 to 1 in 1,000 patients) are constipation and nausea. Though poorly documented, some studies show a possible negative
Simeticone
Downward displacement of the stomach
The condition frequently causes digestive symptoms, epigastric pain, constipation, gastric reflux, nausea, decreased appetite, gastroparesis (delayed gastric
Gastroptosis
Disease where stones form in the gallbladder
gallstones. Nutritional factors that may increase risk of gallstones include constipation; eating fewer meals per day; low intake of the nutrients folate, magnesium
Gallstone
Medical condition
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Alcoholic_liver_disease
Chemical compound
As an over-the-counter drug, sorbitol is used as a laxative to treat constipation. It provides about half the sweetness of table sugar. Sorbitol may be
Sorbitol
Pharmaceutical compound
5-HT4 receptor agonist which was under development for the treatment of constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but was never marketed. It is taken
Minesapride
Protrusion of abdominal contents through the inguinal canal in the pelvis
susceptible to indirect hernias). Additional risk factors include chronic constipation, being overweight or obese, chronic cough, family history and prior episodes
Inguinal_hernia
Substance that relieves stomach problems
or an upset stomach. Some antacids have been used in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea. Marketed antacids contain salts of aluminium, calcium,
Antacid
Medical condition
as colonic transit time for individuals with suspected slow transit constipation. The capsule is 26.8 mm long and 11.7 mm wide, and it contains three
Gastroparesis
Human disease
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a chronic functional condition of unknown pathogenesis. CVS is characterized as recurring episodes lasting a single day
Cyclic_vomiting_syndrome
embryologic abnormality and has been associated with functional colon disease (chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome)". Journal of the Society
List_of_Black_Jack_episodes
paediatric gastroenterology clinic for the management of intractable, functional constipation". Archives of Disease in Childhood. 91 (6): 499–501. doi:10.1136/adc
Nurse-led_clinic
Birth defect in which the intestine lacks certain nerves
are missing from parts of the intestine. The most prominent symptom is constipation. Other symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and slow
Hirschsprung's_disease
Inflammation of the gallbladder
obstruction, called gallstone ileus, leading to abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, and abdominal distension. Cholecystitis occurs when the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
Autoimmune disease
eventually develop hypothyroidism with accompanying weight gain, fatigue, constipation, hair loss, and general pain. After many years, the thyroid typically
Hashimoto's_thyroiditis
Narrowing of the lower esophagus due to mucosal or muscular tissue
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Schatzki_ring
Folding of part of the intestine into itself
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Intussusception (medical disorder)
Intussusception_(medical_disorder)
Condition of the wall of the intestine
bleeding or perforations may occur; intestinal obstruction may occur (constipation or diarrhea does not rule this possibility out); and peritonitis, abscess
Diverticulosis
Drug class
the risk of constipation which can be severe. Polystyrene sulfonates are derived from polystyrene by the addition of sulfonate functional groups.[citation
Polystyrene_sulfonate
Fibrous bands that form between tissues and organs, usually due to injury
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Adhesion_(medicine)
Medical condition
of functional disorders leading to abdominal pain due to dysfunction of the Sphincter of Oddi: functional biliary sphincter of Oddi and functional pancreatic
Sphincter_of_Oddi_dysfunction
Medical condition
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Acute_pancreatitis
Medical condition
condition. It is uncertain whether it is a congenital anatomic narrowing or a functional hypertrophy of the pyloric sphincter muscle.[citation needed] The gastric
Pyloric_stenosis
Abnormal exit of tissues or organs from the cavity they usually reside in
examples would be: obesity, straining during a bowel movement or urination (constipation, enlarged prostate), chronic lung disease, and also, fluid in the abdominal
Hernia
Pharmaceutical drug classification
ATC code A06 Drugs for constipation is a therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes
ATC_code_A06
Inability to digest lactose
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Lactose_intolerance
Medical condition
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Whipple's_disease
Medication to prevent nausea and vomiting
intravenously (injection into a vein). Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, sleepiness, and itchiness. Serious side effects include QT
Ondansetron
Presence of excess fat in feces
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Steatorrhea
Inability of the liver to perform its normal functions
Bowel obstruction: Ileus Intussusception Volvulus Fecal impaction Constipation Functional Diarrhea Infectious Intestinal adhesions Rectum Proctitis Radiation
Liver_failure
Inability to refrain from defecation
Incontinence can result from different causes and might occur with either constipation or diarrhea. Continence is maintained by several interrelated factors
Fecal_incontinence
Atypical antipsychotic medication
include restlessness, insomnia, transient weight gain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, and mild sedation. Serious side effects may include neuroleptic
Aripiprazole
Precancerous tissue formation in the esophagus
Siewert JR (1993). "Barrett's esophagus: pathogenesis, epidemiology, functional abnormalities, malignant degeneration, and surgical management". Dysphagia
Barrett's_esophagus
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Farmer; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman; Earth Worker
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Fictional swordsman: (ambitious and filled with religious aspirations) from Alexander Dumas's...
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Egyptian
, Functionary of the Interior.
Male
Egyptian
, an Egyptian functionary.
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American, British, English
Mighty Spearman; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman
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The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
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Modern. The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
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English : nickname from the animal, Middle English catte ‘cat’. The word is found in similar forms in most European languages from very early times (e.g. Gaelic cath, Slavic kotu). Domestic cats were unknown in Europe in classical times, when weasels fulfilled many of their functions, for example in hunting rodents. They seem to have come from Egypt, where they were regarded as sacred animals.English : from a medieval female personal name, a short form of Catherine.Variant spelling of German and Dutch Katt.
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The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
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, a great functionary.
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Mighty Spearman; One who Saves; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman
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Australian, French
Fictional Swordsman; Ambitious and Filled with Religious Aspirations; From Alexander Dumas's Three Musketeers
Male
Celtic
, great justiciary, or functionary.
Male
Egyptian
, the son of the functionary Heknofre.
Male
Egyptian
, an Egyptian functionary.
Male
Egyptian
, a high Egyptian functionary.
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English
The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
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Considerate
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Affection
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Indian
Spring
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Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Brightest Flame
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Muslim
Thankfulness. Knowledge. Wisdom.
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Happy; Delighted
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Tamil
Lord of water
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Name of Lord Krishna, Lord venkateswara, Lord Vishnu, He who has beautiful locks of hair, Slayer of Keshi demon
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Beautiful; Graceful
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Beauteous and Brave
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pl.
of Functionary
v. t.
To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions.
a.
Fractional.
a.
Relatively small; inconsiderable; insignificant; as, a fractional part of the population.
a.
Capable of, or pertaining to, flection or inflection.
n.
An angle upon which the value of some function depends; -- a term used more especially in connection with elliptic functions.
a.
Pertaining to, or characterized by, fiction; fictitious; romantic.
adv.
In a functional manner; as regards normal or appropriate activity.
n.
A derived function; a function obtained from a given function by a certain algebraic process.
a.
Relating to friction; moved by friction; produced by friction; as, frictional electricity.
v. i.
Alt. of Functionate
n.
A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x.
n.
The office, duties, or functions of a minister, servant, or agent; ecclesiastical, executive, or ambassadorial function or profession.
n.
One charged with the performance of a function or office; as, a public functionary; secular functionaries.
a.
Of or pertaining to fractions or a fraction; constituting a fraction; as, fractional numbers.
n.
The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body.
a.
Pertaining to the function of an organ or part, or to the functions in general.
v. i.
To execute or perform a function; to transact one's regular or appointed business.
n.
Paper fractional currency.
a.
Pertaining to, or connected with, a function or duty; official.