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fecal

adjective

Simple meaning

Related to solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels.

Pronunciation

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feekuhl

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ˈfikəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Of or relating to feces

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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fecal matterfecal incontinencefecal impactionfecal materialfecal massfecal excretionfecal florafecal nitrogen

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  • fecal impactionnounCompound term

    Accumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which the person cannot move.

  • fecal matternounCompound term

    Solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels.

  • fecal occult testnounCompound term

    A test performed at home in which you collect specimens of your stool that are tested for traces of blood.

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