Defecate

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Defecate

Defecate (/ˈdɛfɪˌkeɪt/), derived from the Latin word defaecare, meaning to clear away dregs, is a term used in medicine to describe the process of eliminating solid waste from the body.

Etymology

The term 'defecate' is derived from the Latin word defaecare, which means to clear away dregs. The word is a combination of de- (away) and faex (dregs).

Pronunciation

Defecate is pronounced as /ˈdɛfɪˌkeɪt/.

Related Terms

  • Bowel Movement: Another term for defecation, often used in a clinical or medical context.
  • Feces: The solid waste expelled from the body during defecation.
  • Digestive System: The system of organs responsible for breaking down food and expelling waste, including the process of defecation.
  • Constipation: A condition characterized by difficulty in defecation or infrequent bowel movements.
  • Diarrhea: A condition characterized by loose or watery stools, often involving frequent and urgent defecation.

See Also

  • Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
  • Rectum: The final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus, where defecation occurs.

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