Found 2 items, similar to Tenesmus.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: tenesmus tenesmus n : painful spasm of the anal sphincter along with an urgent desire to defecate without the significant production of feces; associated with irritable bowel syndrome
English → English (gcide) Definition: Tenesmus Tenesmus \Te*nes"mus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to stretch: cf. L. tenesmos.] (Med.) An urgent and distressing sensation, as if a discharge from the intestines must take place, although none can be effected; -- always referred to the lower extremity of the rectum. [1913 Webster] Vesical tenesmus, a similar sensation as to the evacuation of urine, referred to the region of the bladder. [1913 Webster]