mate kōroke
1. (noun) constipation.
Ko ia anō hoki ki te toha rongoā atu mō ngā mate itiiti noa nei, pērā i tētahi rongoā pani i mahia mai e ia i te pūngāwhā me te hinu, hei pani i ngā mate pēnei i te ipuipu nei, me ngā rongoā i mahia mai e ia i ngā otaota māori mō ngā mate kōea, mate kōroke me te niho tunga (TTR 2000:95). / She also provided remedies for minor illness, such as an ointment made from sulphur and oils for open sores, and medicines from native plants for dysentery, constipation and toothache.