Description

Feces are the solid or semisolid remains of food that cannot be digested or absorbed by the body. They are expelled from the body through the rectum during the process of defecation.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'heces' is the standard term used in clinical settings, while variants like 'excretas' may be used regionally but should be avoided in formal contexts. It's important to maintain a professional tone when discussing this term, as it can be sensitive for patients.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor asked the patient to provide a sample of feces for analysis.

ES: El médico pidió al paciente que proporcionara una muestra de heces para su análisis.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'heces' with 'excretas' in formal contexts; misinterpreting colloquial terms for feces; mixing up related terms like 'diarrea' and 'heces'.