defecation

[ def-i-key-shuhn ]

/ ˌdɛf ɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

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noun

an act or instance of voiding excrement from the bowels; bowel movement:For best results, the stool sample should be tested within half an hour of defecation.

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Origin of defecation

First recorded in 1620–30, for an earlier sense; from Latin dēfaecātiōn-, stem of dēfaecātiō “a cleansing,” from dēfaecāre “to cleanse, refine”; see defecate, -ion

Words nearby defecation

defeated, defeatism, defeatist, defeature, defecate, defecation, defect, defected, defectible, defection, defective

How to use defecation in a sentence

In an interview, Paso High teacher Geoffrey Land called the defecation video, “an act of hate directed at the LGBTQ community,” adding, “And a lot of students felt it, you know, felt that attack very acutely.”
Queer students face rising tide of bullying|James Finn|October 30, 2021|Washington Blade
Two potentially upsetting effects to warn children about are that the pet’s eyes might stay open, and that sometimes the muscle relaxation leads to urination or defecation.
How at-home euthanasia can provide comfort to pets and owners|Kathryn Streeter|May 7, 2021|Washington Post
It cites an email from last May that also adds defecation into the mix.
Amazon goes on the offensive ahead of next week’s union vote counting|Brian Heater|March 26, 2021|TechCrunch
Vegetable infusions and decoctions may be cleared by defecation followed by filtration.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley

The traditional connection between defecation and writing was another comparison apparent to the commentators.
The Merry-Thought: or the Glass-Window and Bog-House Miscellany|Hurlo Thrumbo (pseudonym)
When the desire for defecation comes, we are too busy and postpone it until some more convenient time, which time may be too late.
Herself|E. B. Lowry
In summer I would go into the woods, undress myself in a secluded spot and indulge in the voluptuous pleasures of defecation.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis
To observe defecation would still further increase this peculiar enjoyment.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis

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