fecula

noun

fec·​u·​la ˈfek-yə-lə How to pronounce fecula (audio)
plural feculae -ˌlē How to pronounce fecula (audio)
: a form of starch obtained from some plants (as an arrowroot)

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“Fecula.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/fecula. Accessed 2 Feb. 2023.

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