Fecal: meaning, definitions and examples

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fecal

 

[ หˆfiห.kษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

medical context

Fecal refers to anything related to feces, which is the solid waste matter produced by the digestive system. It can describe anything pertaining to or derived from excrement.

Synonyms

excremental, manure, stool-related

Examples of usage

  • Fecal matter can harbor harmful bacteria.
  • Doctors often analyze fecal samples for medical diagnosis.
  • Fecal transplants can be used to treat certain intestinal diseases.
Context #2 | Noun

biological context

Fecal can also refer to substances or products that have been excreted as solid waste, typically analyzed for health assessments.

Synonyms

droppings, stool, waste

Examples of usage

  • The lab tested the fecal for pathogens.
  • Fecal content analysis showed the presence of parasites.
  • The research focused on the impact of diet on fecal quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "fecal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fecal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stuhlig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fekal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะตะบะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fecalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ณžไพฟใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรฉcal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fecal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fekal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„๋ณ€์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑุงุฒูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fekรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fekรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒชไพฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fekalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saurs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝำ™ะถั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fekal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fecal

Etymology

The term 'fecal' originates from the Latin word 'faecalis', which means 'related to excrement'. The root 'faex' in Latin refers to dregs or sediment, underscoring a connection with waste materials. The adoption of the term into English reflected the growing interest in human and animal digestion and health, particularly in medical and scientific contexts. Over time, 'fecal' has found its place in various health-related disciplines, including veterinary medicine and microbiology, as professionals seek to understand and analyze waste materials to gain insights about overall health and dietary impacts.