Defecation: The discharge of feces from the rectum. SYN: motion (2), movement (3). [L. defaeco, pp. -atus, to remove the dregs, purify]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Defecation: The normal process of elimination of fecal material from the RECTUM.
Source: MeSH 2007
Defecation (symptom): Another name for Bowel movements.
»Introduction: Bowel movements
»Causes of Bowel movements
Defecation (symptom): Changes in type or frequency of bowel motions.
Defecation (organ): The process of expelling feces from the anus.
Defecation (organ): The process of expelling feces from the rectum and out of the anus is called "defecation". The procedure involves contracting various abdominal muscles, tightening the diaphragm, and holding your breath.
Defecation (organ): See Defecation (organ information).
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