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Search Results for: evacuation

Evacuation

Evacuation An emptying, as of the bowels. Origin: L. Evacuatio = to... Read More

Movement

movement 1. The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another;... Read More

Constipation

Constipation (Science: gastroenterology) Infrequent or difficult evacuation of the faeces. Origin: L. Constipatio = a... Read More

Ejection

Ejection 1. The act of ejecting or casting out; discharge; expulsion; evacuation. Vast ejection of ashes. . The ejection of... Read More

Dysentery

Definition noun A disorder marked by the inflammation of the intestines particularly the colon, and hemorrhagic... Read More

Sorbitol

Definition noun plural: sorbitols sor·bi·tol, ˈsɔr bɪˌtɔl A sugar alcohol with a sweet taste, occurs naturally in... Read More

Egestion

Egestion is the act or process of voiding or discharging undigested food as faeces. To egest means to discharge undigested... Read More

Castor oil enema

An injection of castor oil, or a solution containing castor oil, into the rectum as a laxative. Not in common usage today,... Read More