defecating

Meanings

• verb

  The act of expelling waste products from the body through the rectum and anus.

  - "After a heavy meal, it's important to defecate regularly."
  - "The elderly person had difficulty defecating due to constipation."

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Variants

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defecate , defecated , defecates , defecating

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Etymology

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The word 'defecating' comes from the Latin word 'de-' meaning 'away' and 'fecare' meaning 'to make or do'. It refers to the act of eliminating feces from the body.

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Trivia

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1. The longest poop on record measured 28.8 feet (8.8 meters) long.

2. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to see a wild elephant defecating, as it is believed to bring rain.

3. The average person spends about 6 months of their lifetime sitting on the toilet.

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Related Concepts

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1. excretion: The process of eliminating waste products from the body, which includes defecating, urination, and perspiration.

2. constipation: A condition characterized by difficulty in passing stools, which can make defecating painful or uncomfortable.

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Culture

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Defecating is a natural bodily function and has been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history. For example, in ancient Egyptian art, there are depictions of people defecating in public toilets. In modern literature, defecating has been used as a metaphor for releasing burdens or letting go of something.

How to Memorize "defecating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the muscles in your abdomen contracting to push waste through the rectum and out of the body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of defecating with the feeling of relief and the sound of a toilet flushing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Daily Dose' to remember the importance of defecating daily: D for 'Defecate', D for 'Daily', and D for 'Dose' (as in a daily dose of fiber to promote healthy bowel movements).

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