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Encopresis: Faecal incontinence by a child older than 4 years of age. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Encopresis is available below.
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Incontinence of feces not due to organic defect or illness. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Involuntary defecation not attributable to physical defects or illness - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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