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Hirschsprung's disease

Syllabification: (Hirsch·sprung's dis·ease)

Pronunciation: /ˈhirSHˌpro͝oNGz/

Definition of Hirschsprung's disease

noun

a congenital condition in which the rectum and part of the colon fail to develop a normal system of nerves, and consequently feces accumulate in the colon following birth.