fecal

Definition

Of or relating to feces.

Etymology

From Middle French fecal, from Latin faex, equivalent to feces + -al.

Example Sentences

• "Differential biochemical or physiological characteristics which correlate with aerogenesis at elevated incubation temperatures will be adapted towards a fecal coliform procedure and towards converting a total coliform procedure under development to give a fecal coliform count as well."
• "Beaches from Crystal River, Florida, to Ogunquit, Maine, have been under advisories warning about water quality this week because of elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal waste."