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defecation

UK
/ˌdɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌdɛf.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

defecationnoun
defecations
pl
défécationTerme médical et courant dans le registre soutenu.
Proper hydration and a balanced diet can help regulate defecation.
Une bonne hydratation et une alimentation équilibrée peuvent aider à réguler la défécation.
Synonyms
excretion
bowel movement
stool
feces
elimination
defecationadjective
UK
/ˌdɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌdɛf.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively in phrases such as "defecation posture" or "defecation habits"; functions as a non-gradable relational adjective.
défécatoireTerme médical, rare en langue générale.
Improper defecation posture can lead to constipation.
Une posture défécatoire inadéquate peut entraîner une constipation.

Definitions

defecationnoun
The discharge of feces from the body.
Proper hydration and a balanced diet can help regulate defecation.
The act or process of evacuating the bowels; bowel movement.
In infants, regular defecation is a sign of a healthy digestive system.
A single instance of passing feces.
The nurse recorded three defecations during the shift.
defecationadjective
Relating to or involved in defecation.
Improper defecation posture can lead to constipation.
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