Fecal Meaning in English

word

US

ˈfikəɫ

FEE-kuhl

UK

ˈfiːkəl

FEE-kuhl

Definition

Relating to or containing feces (solid waste that exits the body). Primarily used in medical or scientific contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Highly formal and technical; most often appears in scientific, medical, or environmental topics ('fecal matter', 'fecal contamination'). Not used in casual conversation. Don't confuse with 'feces' (the noun for solid waste itself).

• Spanish: fecal - fecal (relacionado con heces)
• Portuguese (BR): fecal - fecal (relativo a fezes)
• Portuguese (PT): fecal - fecal (relacionado com fezes)
• Chinese (Simplified): 粪便的
• Chinese (Traditional): 糞便的
• Hindi: मल संबंधी
• Arabic: بُرازي
• Bengali: মলীয় - মলসংক্রান্ত
• Russian: фекальный
• Japanese: 糞便の
• Vietnamese: phân (dùng trong y học)
• Korean: 분변의
• Turkish: dışkısal
• Urdu: فضلہ سے متعلق
• Indonesian: feses (medis) - tinja (medis)

Example Sentences

Doctors sometimes test for fecal bacteria.

basic

The river was closed due to fecal contamination.

basic

The lab analyzed the fecal sample.

basic

Fecal matter can carry dangerous diseases if not handled properly.

natural

They detected high levels of fecal pollution in the water after the storm.

natural

A fecal odor was noticed coming from the sewage system.

natural