faecal
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Laboratory analysis conducted earlier this month indicated that the faecal count in the river had reduced since last year but remained far from safe at most sites.
From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025
At one location in south Delhi in 2021, faecal bacteria levels exceeded safe health limits by 8,800 times.
From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025
It is spread primarily through contact with faecal matter.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024
Their study reveals how the mucus layer acts as a lubricant, significantly increasing faecal velocity and easing waste movement through the colon.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024
Patients lose control of urinary and faecal movements and require feeding.
From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Dechmann, Louis
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