Fecal
Fecal
Fecal (pronounced: /ˈfiːkəl/), also known as faecal in British English, is a term derived from the Latin word "faeces," which refers to the waste product from an animal's digestive tract expelled through the rectum.
Etymology
The term "fecal" originates from the Latin word "faeces," which means "dregs". It has been in use since the late 14th century.
Definition
Fecal matter, or stool, is the waste product from the digestive process, including undigested food, bacteria, mucus, and dead cells. It is expelled from the body through the rectum during a process called defecation.
Related Terms
- Defecation: The process of eliminating undigested material from the body.
- Fecal Impaction: A condition where stool becomes hard and lodged in the rectum, making it difficult to have a bowel movement.
- Fecal Incontinence: The inability to control bowel movements, causing stool to leak unexpectedly from the rectum.
- Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT): A test to check for hidden (occult) blood in the stool.
- Fecal Transplant: A procedure where fecal matter is collected from a tested donor, mixed with a saline or other solution, strained, and placed in a patient, usually by colonoscopy, endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or enema.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fecal
- Wikipedia's article - Fecal
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