colonic inertia


inertia

 [in-er´shah] (L.) inactivity; inability to move spontaneously.colonic inertia weak muscular activity of the colon, leading to distention of the organ and constipation.uterine inertia sluggishness of uterine contractions in labor.

colonic inertia

A decreased rate or frequency of bowel activity, often associated with constipation.See also: inertia