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Defecation

/ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən/noun
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Defecation is the bodily process of expelling waste matter from the digestive tract, primarily through the rectum. This essential function helps rid the body of toxins and undigested food, and in modern health contexts, it's often monitored as an indicator of diet quality and gut health.

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