tan3 coeng2 tau4褪腸頭褪肠头
Jyutpingtan3 coeng2 tau4
Yaletan chéung tàuh
Definition
Rectal prolapse.
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How it's used
This term is a blunt, descriptive way to refer to a medical condition that most people would find embarrassing or uncomfortable to discuss. It is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in professional medical settings where the formal term 脱肛 is preferred. It is often used to describe the condition in children or pets rather than adults.
Examples
He has diarrhea all the time, which led to a rectal prolapse.
Rectal prolapse is very painful, go see a doctor quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
severe rectal prolapse
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general stomach pain or constipation, as it specifically refers to the physical protrusion of the rectum. Using it to describe minor digestive issues will cause confusion or sound overly graphic.
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