[biology] A tappen is an obstruction, or indigestible mass, found in the intestines of bears and other animals during hibernation. Also referred to as a `rectal plug.` They make it difficult for the animal to defecate during hibernation, but are often passed with great pain in the spring time. ...
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• (n.) An obstruction, or indigestible mass, found in the intestine of bears and other animals during hibernation.
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Tap'pen noun An obstruction, or indigestible mass, found in the intestine of bears and other animals during hibernation.
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