| faeces | <gastroenterology> The excrement discharged from the intestines, consisting of bacteria, cells exfoliated from the intestines, secretions, chiefly of the liver and a small amount of food residue. Origin: L. Faeces, pl. Of faex = refuse (18 Nov 1997) |
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| incontinence of faeces | The involuntary voiding of faeces into clothing or bedclothes, usually due to pathology affecting sphincter control or loss of cognitive functions. Synonym: faecal incontinence. (05 Mar 2000) |
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