egestion

American

[ih-jes-chuhn] / ɪˈdʒɛs tʃən /

noun

the process of egesting; the voiding of the refuse of digestion.

Etymology

Origin of egestion

1375–1425; Middle English < Latin ēgestiōn- (stem of ēgestiō ), equivalent to ēgest- ( egest ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

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“Defecation, egestion, extrusion, dejection, purgation, voidance,” she recites.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2015

This spot also forced us all to ponder what sort of terrifying egestion might result if a goat actually ate 156 bags of Doritos.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2013

Is not the same precaution more essential with the receptacles for digestion and egestion?

From Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis by Jamison, Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton)

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