Defecation

Defecation

The passage of bowel contents through the rectum and anus.

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defecation

Medical; Gastroenterology

The passage of bowel contents through the rectum and anus.

defecation

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Movement of feces (undigested food, bacteria, mucus, and cells from the lining of the intestines) through the bowel and out the anus. Also called bowel movement.

defecation

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The normal process of elimination of fecal material from the rectum.

defecate

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Freed from anything that can pollute, as dregs, lees, etc.; refined; purified.

defecator

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That which cleanses or purifies; esp., an apparatus for removing the feculencies of juices and sirups.

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