egestion

[ ih-jes-chuhn ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of egestion¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

Egestion, ej-est′yun, n. the passing off of excreta from within the body.

From Project Gutenberg