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feces, faeces (pl); faex (s); stool, defecation
Waste or excrement from the digestive tract which is formed in the intestines and expelled through the rectum.

Feces consist of water, food residue, bacteria, and secretions of the intestines and liver.

Gross examination of feces for color, odor, quantity, and consistency plus microscopic examination for the presence of blood, fat, mucus, or parasites are common diagnostic procedures in medicine.

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fecal softener, stool softner
A drug that lowers the surface tension of the fecal mass, allowing the intestinal fluids to penetrate and to soften the stool.
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