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Synonyms for defecation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : def-i-keyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛf ɪˌkeɪt |
Définition of defecation
Origin :- 1620s, from Late Latin defecationem (nominative deficatio), from defecat-, past participle stem of Latin defecare (see defecate). An Old English word for "bowel movement" was arse-gang literally "arse-going."
- noun elimination
- Defecation by repose is always better than filtration, owing to the more or less viscidity of the suspended matter.
- Extract from : « Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I » by Arnold Cooley
- Skimmings comprise the matters separated from the cane juice during the processes of defecation and evaporation.
- Extract from : « A Practical Handbook on the Distillation of Alcohol from Farm Products » by F. B. Wright
- After defecation the patient should rest for a little while in the recumbent attitude.
- Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
- He should insist upon the importance of habits of regularity in defecation.
- Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
- Vegetable infusions and decoctions may be cleared by defecation followed by filtration.
- Extract from : « Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I » by Arnold Cooley
- In summer I would go into the woods, undress myself in a secluded spot and indulge in the voluptuous pleasures of defecation.
- Extract from : « Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 (of 6) » by Havelock Ellis
- Hinc illæ lacrimæ; the excitement over my own defecation only took place faute de mieux.
- Extract from : « Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 (of 6) » by Havelock Ellis
- Moll's case was one of symbolism of act, the excreta offering no attraction apart from the process of defecation.
- Extract from : « Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 (of 6) » by Havelock Ellis
- When the desire for defecation comes, we are too busy and postpone it until some more convenient time, which time may be too late.
- Extract from : « Herself » by E. B. Lowry
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