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feces

[fee-seez] / ˈfi siz /


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Cylosporiasis is a parasite that is spread through the feces from an infected person, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Nick Florko: It’s a parasite that is spread by human feces, specifically feces that is left out in the environment to mature and gets infectious.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

Cyclospora is spread when people consume foods or drink water that are contaminated with feces.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Hachadourian says some blooms smell like dog feces and others like rotting flesh.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

But breakfast follows the early-morning diaper change, and the smell of feces fills the hallway and makes me retch.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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