encopresis
/ˌɛnkoʊˈpriːsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which a child who is old enough to control their bowels repeatedly passes stool in inappropriate places, such as in clothing, usually without meaning to.
- Treatment for encopresis may include dietary changes and behavioral therapy.
- The doctor explained that encopresis often happens when a child has long-term constipation.
- Parents should not punish a child for encopresis, as it is usually not done on purpose.