Faecal: meaning, definitions and examples
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faecal
[ หfiห.kษl ]
related to excrement
The term 'faecal' refers to anything that relates to feces or excrement. It is often used in medical or scientific contexts. Faecal matter is a common term in discussions about hygiene and health. Examination of faecal samples can provide important information about a person's health or diet.
Synonyms
excremental, fecal, stool-related.
Examples of usage
- The faecal analysis revealed signs of infection.
- Faecal contamination poses serious health risks.
- Doctors often recommend faecal screening tests for certain age groups.
Translations
Translations of the word "faecal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fecal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช stuhlig
๐ฎ๐ฉ fekal
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะบะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ fekalny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ณไพฟใฎ
๐ซ๐ท fรฉcal
๐ช๐ธ fecal
๐น๐ท dฤฑลkฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ณ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ fekรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ fekรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒชไพฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ fekalni
๐ฎ๐ธ saurs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fekal
๐ฒ๐ฝ fecal
Etymology
The word 'faecal' originates from the Latin word 'faecalis', which means 'of dung or excrement'. The root 'faex' refers to the residue or dregs, hence relating to waste material. This term began to be used in English during the early 17th century to describe substances associated with excretion. The spelling 'faecal' is often preferred in British English, while 'fecal' is used in American English. The medical community frequently uses the term in various contexts, particularly when addressing issues related to digestion, hygiene, and public health. Its usage denotes a formal, clinical perspective on a subject that is often considered taboo in casual conversation.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,158, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23155 margined
- 23156 transgressed
- 23157 candies
- 23158 faecal
- 23159 domesticity
- 23160 throated
- 23161 raucous
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