Definition of faeces in English English dictionary
digested solid or semi-solid waste material discharged from the bowels of an animal; excrement
The solid, settleable wastes excreted by an animal The faeces of most aquatic animals are enclose in a membrane The removal or settlement of the faeces, whilst this membrane is in tact, is relatively straight forward as it is a large, dense particle If the membrane is broken or decays, the removal of the waste form the water becomes much more difficult as the particles are much finer see also mechanical filtration
fae·ces in AM, use feces Faeces is the solid waste substance that people and animals get rid of from their body by passing it through the anus. solid waste material from the bowels
see faeces. the American spelling of faeces (plural of faex ). or excrement or stools Solid bodily waste discharged from the colon through the anus during defecation. Normal feces are 75% water. The rest is about 30% dead bacteria, 30% indigestible food matter, 10-20% cholesterol and other fats, 10-20% inorganic substances, and 2-3% protein. The colour and odour are produced by bacterial action on chemical constituents. Many disorders produce abnormalities in the feces, usually constipation or diarrhea. Bleeding in the stomach or intestines may show up as dark red to black stools. Tests are needed to detect small amounts (occult blood). High fat content usually indicates disease of the pancreas or small intestine. Many diseases are spread by contamination of food with feces of infected persons