1. Matter discharged from the body, especially feces or waste products eliminated through the digestive system.
Usage: technical; biology; usually plural

Examples

• The biologist analyzed the egesta of the animal to determine its diet.
• In medical studies, egesta samples are often examined for parasites.
• The composition of egesta can reveal important information about digestive health.
• Researchers collected egesta from the specimens for laboratory testing.
• The term egesta is commonly used in zoology and physiology courses.