dejection

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(dē jek′s̸hən, di-)

noun

  1. lowness of spirits; depression
  2. Med.
    1. defecation
    2. feces; excrement

Origin: ME dejeccioun < L dejectio: see deject

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noun
  1. The state of being dejected; low spirits.
  2. Evacuation of the intestinal tract; defecation.

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