egestion
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of egestion
1375–1425; Middle English < Latin ēgestiōn- (stem of ēgestiō ), equivalent to ēgest- ( see 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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