Defecation: meaning, definitions and examples

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defecation

 

[ ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

The act or process of discharging waste matter from the bowels through the anus.

Synonyms

bowel movement, evacuation

Examples of usage

  • Healthy defecation is an important part of maintaining good digestive health.
  • Constipation can lead to difficulties in defecation.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

The act of voiding excrement from the bowels.

Synonyms

elimination, excretion

Examples of usage

  • The doctor asked about the frequency of defecation during the appointment.
  • Proper defecation hygiene is essential for preventing infections.

Translations

Translations of the word "defecation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 defecação

🇮🇳 मल त्याग

🇩🇪 Defäkation

🇮🇩 buang air besar

🇺🇦 дефекація

🇵🇱 defekacja

🇯🇵 排便 (はいべん)

🇫🇷 défécation

🇪🇸 defecación

🇹🇷 defekasyon

🇰🇷 배변 (排便)

🇸🇦 تغوط

🇨🇿 defekace

🇸🇰 defekácia

🇨🇳 排便 (páibiàn)

🇸🇮 defekacija

🇮🇸 hæging

🇰🇿 нәжіс шығару

🇬🇪 დეფეკაცია

🇦🇿 defekasiya

🇲🇽 defecación

Etymology

The word 'defecation' comes from the Latin word 'defaecationem', which means 'a clearing away'. The act of defecation is a natural process that helps the body eliminate waste and toxins. Throughout history, different cultures have developed various practices and rituals around defecation, reflecting the importance of this bodily function in human life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,063, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.