defecation

/ˌdɛfɪkeɪˈʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of excreting waste from the bowels, especially in a bowel movement

“The process of defecation is a natural bodily function.”

2. noun

the excrement or waste matter produced by defecation

“The defecation in the toilet was a clear indication that it needed to be flushed.”

3. noun

the act of producing or passing a stool

“The doctor asked her to describe her defecation patterns over the past week.”

Synonyms

  • bowel movement
  • evacuation

Antonyms

  • obstruction
  • retention