eges·tion
| \ i-ˈjes-chən
, -ˈjesh- \
, -ˈjesh- \
Definition of egestion
: the act or process of discharging undigested or waste material from a cell or organism
specifically
: defecation
Other Words from egestion
egest
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i-ˈjest
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transitive verb
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transitive verb
egestive
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i-ˈje-stiv
\
adjective
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adjective
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“Egestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egestion. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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egestion
noun
eges·tion
| \ i-ˈjes(h)-chən
\
\
Medical Definition of egestion
: the act or process of discharging undigested or waste material from a cell or organism
specifically
: defecation
Other Words from egestion
egest
\
i-ˈjest
\
transitive verb
\
transitive verb
egestive
\
-ˈjes-tiv
\
adjective
\
adjective
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The first known use of egestion was in 1547
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