There is no difference between faeces and feces; they are simply different spellings of the same word. Both refer to excrement, the solid bodily waste discharged from the large intestine through the anus during defecation.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Faeces | The solid waste eliminated from the body; a British English spelling. |
| Feces | The solid waste eliminated from the body; a primarily American English spelling. |
| Excrement | A general term for bodily waste. |
The word "faeces" is more commonly used in British English, while "feces" is preferred in American English. Both terms describe the same substance.
