First Known Use: 1547
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egestion
noun eges·tion \i-ˈjes(h)-chən\
Definition of EGESTION
: the act or process of discharging undigested or waste material from a cell or organism; specifically : defecation
— egest \i-ˈjest\ transitive verb
— eges·tive \-ˈjes-tiv\ adjective
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Origin of EGESTION
Middle English egestioun, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French egestion, from Latin egestion-, egestio, from egerere to carry outside, discharge, from e- + gerere to carry
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egestion
noun eges·tion \i-ˈjes(h)-chən\
Medical Definition of EGESTION
: the act or process of discharging undigested or waste material from a cell or organism; specifically : defecation
—egest \i-ˈjest\ transitive verb
—eges·tive \-ˈjes-tiv\ adjective
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