fecal

adjective

fe·​cal ˈfē-kəl How to pronounce fecal (audio)
: of, relating to, or constituting feces

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The team confirmed the century-old results, and found that the bugs’ fecal matter could transmit the disease via mouse skin punctured by a needle or a bite. Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024 Canine distemper outbreak safety tips, recommendations The viral disease is commonly spread across wildlife species populations through bodily fluids like saliva or fecal matter, which is why keeping your pets away from raccoon territory is especially crucial. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024 Areas with especially high levels of fecal contamination, or especially densely populated areas with limited water sources, could be flagged for prioritization by the government. Celia Ford, Vox, 15 Aug. 2024 Both colonoscopy and an annual FIT (fecal immunochemical test) are recommended by the American College of Gastroenterology. Robert Pearl, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fecal 

Word History

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fecal was in 1541

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“Fecal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fecal. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

fecal

adjective
fe·​cal
variants or chiefly British faecal
: of, relating to, or constituting feces
fecal incontinence
fecal matter
fecally adverb
or chiefly British faecally

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