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What are other words for poop?Miscellaneous Poop-Related Terms List |
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What are other words for poop?Terms That Refer to Poop, But Mean Something Else List |
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What causes the burning sensation sometimes associatedwith poop?This is generally caused by a recent meal of hot peppers or related spices. The oils associated with these foods remain intact and active all the way through one's gastrointestinal system. These oils can also generate hot farts. |
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What is poop made of?About 3/4 of your average turd is made of water. Of course, this value is highly variable - the water content of diarrhea is much higher |
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What is the cause of green poop?I have consulted with a doctor, a physiologist and a microbiologist on this question, and the following summarizes their answers: |
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What is the cause of yellow poop?According to Michael F., one cause of this is Gilbert's Syndrome. "I have a benign condition known as Gilbert's Syndrome. |
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What is the origin of the word "poop"?According to Eric Partridge in his excellent book of word origins (Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English), "poop" comes from the Middle English word poupen or popen, and it originally meant "fart." The word was based on the sound of a fart. According to Robert Chapman, author of American Slang, "poop" came into use with its current meaning around 1900. |
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What other colors of poop are possible?Poop is mostly shades of brown or yellow, but other colors can arise under certain circumstances. For example, someone with a bleeding ulcer might have tarry black poop from the presence of partially digested blood. |
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