Egest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /iːˈd͡ʒɛst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Egest is a verb meaning To eliminate undigested food or waste from the body (as feces).
Meaning
To eliminate undigested food or waste from the body (as feces).
Example Sentences
As plastics cannot be easily egested, these can accumulate within the stomach, causing impaction and leading ultimately to death.
Word Forms
- egests
- egesting
- egested
Synonyms for egest
Depending on context, synonyms include excrete, defecate, pass, eliminate.
Antonyms for egest
Common opposites include ingest.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include excrete, eliminate, pass, discharge, emit, void.
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Sources & Attribution
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