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MeSH Heading: Defecation
Tree Number(s): G10.261.165
Unique ID: D003672
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003672
Annotation: do not confuse with INTESTINAL ELIMINATION
Scope Note: The normal process of elimination of fecal material from the RECTUM.
Entry Term(s): Bowel Function; Bowel Movement
NLM Classification #: WI 600
See Also: Constipation; Defecography; Diarrhea; Fecal Incontinence
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2022/04/13

Allowable Qualifiers: drug effects (DE)

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Defecation MeSH Descriptor Data 2023