Defecation

Pronunciation

Definition 1

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. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

The normal process of elimination of fecal material from the rectum. (NCI Thesaurus)

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