egestion

eges·tion

noun \i-ˈjes(h)-chən\

Definition of EGESTION

: the act or process of discharging undigested or waste material from a cell or organism; specifically : defecation

— egest \i-ˈjest\ transitive verb

— eges·tive \-ˈjes-tiv\ adjective

Origin of EGESTION

Middle English egestioun, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French egestion, from Latin egestion-, egestio, from egerere to carry outside, discharge, from e- + gerere to carry

First Known Use: 1547