noun
- waste matter discharged from the bowels; excrement
Usage: usually plural in form but often used with singular verb; medical/scientific term
Examples
- The doctor asked the patient to provide a feces sample for testing.
- Feces analysis can reveal important information about digestive health.
- Proper sanitation prevents the spread of disease through feces.
- The veterinarian examined the dog's feces to check for parasites.
- Feces contain bacteria that are normally harmless in the intestines.