faecis

Faecis is the genitive singular form of the Latin noun faex, meaning feces or dung. In Latin it serves as 'of feces' or 'of dung' in phrases. In English usage the standard noun is faeces (or feces); faecis occurs only in Latin quotations, taxonomic, or historical contexts and is not used as an independent English term.

Faeces are the solid or semisolid waste product of digestion. Their composition varies with diet, health, and gut microbiota, but common constituents include water, undigested matter, bacterial cells, mucus, bile pigments, and shed intestinal lining cells. The large intestine hosts a complex microbiome that both processes waste and influences health; fecal matter can reflect physiological states and infections.

In sanitation and agriculture, feces are managed to prevent disease and recycle nutrients. Proper disposal, washing, and wastewater treatment reduce pathogen transmission. Manure and compost are used as soil amendments, while anaerobic digestion of fecal matter can generate biogas and stabilized fertilizer. In science, fecal analysis supports medical diagnostics, nutritional studies, forensic investigations, and ecological assessments.