defecation in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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defecation [Am ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən, Brit ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] N U form

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One half of the amount ingested is expelled through defecation, leaving the other half (125 units) to be assimilated by the organism.
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This is to be distinguished from the embarrassment that many people experience with defecation in that it produces a physical inability, albeit of psychological origin.
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It has since become used for diagnosis of various anorectal disorders, including anismus and other causes of obstructed defecation.
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The presumed mechanism of the obstructed defecation is by telescoping of the intussusceptum, occluding the rectal lumen during attempted defecation.
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Insufficient fiber in the diet can complicate defecation.
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When the glottis is closed and the thorax and pelvis are fixed, they are integral in the cough, urination, defecation, childbirth, vomit, and singing functions.
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In particular for females, the direction of wiping after defecation (wiping back to front) can lead to fecal contamination of the urogenital orifices.
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It is believed that the communal defecation may be a means of communication that is not well understood.
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If defecation is suppressed over long periods, problems can occur, such as constipation or stool impaction.
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Community-led total sanitation is not focused on building infrastructure, but on preventing open defecation through peer pressure and shame.
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