verb
- present participle of defecate; the act of discharging waste matter from the bowels
Usage: medical/biological term
Examples
- The doctor asked about the patient’s defecating habits.
- Wild animals avoid defecating near their food sources.
- The veterinarian observed the dog defecating normally.
- Proper hygiene after defecating is essential for health.
- The biologist studied the defecating patterns of various species.