fæcal, a.
(ˈfiːkəl)
Also 7–9 fecal.
[f. L. fæc-em, fæx, dregs + -al1. Cf. F. fécal.]
Belonging to or of the nature of fæces, characterized by the presence of fæces, as in fæcal abscess, fæcal fistula, fæcal tumour.
| 1541 R. Copland Guydon's Quest. Chirurg., Lytell celles, wherin the fecall mater taketh forme. 1623 Hart Arraignm. Ur. i. ii. 6 Easilier to expell the fecall excrements. 1730–6 Bailey (folio), Fæcal Matter. 1775 Nourse in Phil. Trans. LXVI. 438 The fæcal discharge lessened daily. 1872 Huxley Phys. vi. 155 The characteristic fæcal odour and colour. 1878 T. Bryant Pract. Surg. I. 2 An abdominal tumour may be..fæcal. 1884 Syd. Soc. Lex., Fistula, fæcal, an abdominal fistula opening into an intestine. |