eges·tion
i-ˈjes-chən
-ˈjesh-
: the act or process of discharging undigested or waste material from a cell or organism
specifically
: defecation
(ˈ)ē¦jest
ə̇ˈj-
-ed/-ing/-s
: to cast out (indigestible matter) from the digestive tract
broadly
: to rid the body of (waste matter) by any normal route (such as the skin, lungs, or kidneys)
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“Egestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egestion. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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