Advertisement
Advertisement
feces
[fee-seez]
noun
waste matter discharged from the intestines through the anus; excrement.
dregs; sediment.
feces
/ ˈھːː /
plural noun
the usual US spelling of faeces
feces
Waste matter eliminated from the intestinal tract.
Word History and Origins
Origin of feces1
Example Sentences
Some of these parasites like the microscopic cryptosporidium — usually transmitted through water or food that has been contaminated with feces, including raw milk — have become more common over the past decade, according to the review.
In an environmental assessment, investigators found rodent feces, dead rodents and nests in structures on their property; however, there was no evidence of rodents found in their main home.
The virus can spread through the urine, feces or saliva of wild rodents, including deer mice, which are common in many parts of California, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Hantaviruses are a family of viruses spread by rodent feces, saliva and urine, according to the U.S.
Unauthorized visitors left human feces in rivers, painted graffiti on once pristine cliffs, harassed wild animals and left the toilets looking like “crime scenes”, the supervising ranger said.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse