fe·ces. (fē'sēz) This word is grammatically plural. Matter discharged from the bowel during defecation, consisting of the undigested residue of food, epithelium, intestinal mucus, bacteria, and waste material.
Is feces plural or singular?
The word faeces is the plural of the Latin word faex meaning "dregs". In most English-language usage, there is no singular form, making the word a plurale tantum; out of various major dictionaries, only one enters variation from plural agreement.
How do you spell feces poop?
- Medical definitions for feces. feces. [ fē′sēz ]
- Scientific definitions for feces. feces. [ fē′sēz ]
- Cultural definitions for feces. feces. [ (fee-seez) ]
