fecal

adjective

fe·​cal ˈfē-kəl How to pronounce fecal (audio)
: of, relating to, or constituting feces

Examples of fecal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Share [Findings] Skin swabs are three times as accurate as fecal samples at predicting a person’s age. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 17 July 2024 The samples measure the presence of fecal indicator bacteria pollution. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024 Since there isn't a steady flow of water in and out of a lake, experts warn, any fecal matter, bacteria, algae or other pollutant could stick around for longer. Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024 Previous studies have found that fecal transplants given from neurotypical people to people with autism improved their symptoms. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fecal 

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Word History

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fecal was in 1541

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Cite this Entry

“Fecal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fecal. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

fecal

adjective
fe·​cal
variants or chiefly British faecal
: of, relating to, or constituting feces
fecal incontinence
fecal matter
fecally adverb
or chiefly British faecally

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