Definition of egestion
:the act or process of discharging undigested or waste material from a cell or organism;
specifically
:defecation
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Origin and Etymology 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
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medical Definition of egestion
:the act or process of discharging undigested or waste material from a cell or organism;
specifically
:defecation
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