Phenomena and Processes

Defecation

The normal process of elimination of fecal material from the RECTUM.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The normal process of elimination of fecal material from the RECTUM.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Bowel Function
  • Bowel Movement
  • Bowel Functions
  • Bowel Movements
  • Defecations

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with INTESTINAL ELIMINATION

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Tree Number

  1. G10.261.165w

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NLM Classification

WI 600

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Defecation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003672. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003672
  2. Defecation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defecation
  3. Defecation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204015