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Feces

Part of Speech

Noun (plural)

Pronunciation

/ˈfiːsiːz/

Definitions

  1. Feces: Solid waste matter that is excreted from the intestines through the rectum.
  2. Feces: The waste material remaining after digestion, consisting of undigested food particles, bacteria, cells shed from the intestines, and other substances.

Usage Examples

  • The patient provided a sample of feces for testing.
  • Feces from animals can be used as a fertilizer in agricultural practices.

Etymology

The word "feces" comes from the Latin "faex," meaning "dregs" or "sediment," which referred to waste or refuse material.

Synonyms

  • Excrement
  • Stool
  • Waste
  • Dung
  • Manure

Antonyms

  • Absorption
  • Assimilation
  • Nutrients

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Heces /ˈeθes/
French Fèces /fɛs/
German Fäkalien /ˈfɛːkaːliən/
Italian Feci /ˈfeʧi/
Portuguese Fezes /ˈfezəs/
Russian Фекалии /fʲɪˈkalʲɪ/
Chinese 粪便 /fènbiàn/
Japanese 便 /ben/
Korean 배설물 /baeseolmool/
Arabic براز /burāz/
Hindi मल /mal/
Bengali পায়খানা /paikhana/
Urdu پاخانہ /pakhana/
Punjabi ਪੇਟਾ /peṭā/
Telugu మలము /malamu/
Tamil மலம் /malam/
Kannada ಮಲ /mala/
Malayalam മല /mala/
Gujarati મલ /mal/
Marathi मल /mal/
Odia ମଳ /maḷa/
Assamese পলুৰ /polur/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In some English-speaking regions, "feces" is pronounced with an emphasis on the first syllable, /ˈfiːsiːz/, while in others, such as some British English dialects, it may be pronounced with a slightly shorter "e" sound, /ˈfɛsiːz/.

Historical Usage

The word "feces" has been used since the 17th century, originating from the Latin "faex," meaning "dregs" or "sediment," referring to the waste materials excreted from the body.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, the topic of feces is regarded as taboo or unpleasant to discuss in public settings. However, in medical and scientific contexts, feces are essential for understanding health, hygiene, and disease transmission.

More Information

Feces, also known as stool, are the body's waste products excreted through the rectum. They are composed of water, fiber, bacteria, and other digestive byproducts. Studying feces can provide important insights into a person's health, including digestive disorders, bacterial infections, and diseases. Modern advancements such as fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) have shown promising results in treating conditions like Clostridium difficile infections. Feces also play a crucial role in nutrient cycling in ecosystems, as they contain important organic material that supports soil health and plant growth.


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