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The Sanskrit word ‘purisha’ is derived from root “pru” by adding the suffix “ishan” that means crumbling or loose earth, excremental dirt, rubbish, the solid mass which fills up (the intestine) etc.<ref>Jha Srujan. Amarkosha online application.</ref>  It is also known by synonyms like shakrut, varcha/varchaska, vishtha and vit in Sanskrit literature.  

The Sanskrit word ‘purisha’ is derived from root “pru” by adding the suffix “ishan” that means crumbling or loose earth, excremental dirt, rubbish, the solid mass which fills up (the intestine) etc.<ref>Jha Srujan. Amarkosha online application.</ref>  It is also known by synonyms like shakrut, varcha/varchaska, vishtha and vit in Sanskrit literature.  

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=== Fundamental composition and properties===

==Fundamental composition and properties==

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The fecal matter has predominance of [[prithvi mahabhuta ]]. Its consistency depends upon the presence of [[jala mahabhuta]] in it.

The fecal matter has predominance of [[prithvi mahabhuta ]]. Its consistency depends upon the presence of [[jala mahabhuta]] in it.

*Other constituents- calcium and iron phosphates, intestinal secretions, small amounts of dried epithelial cells, and mucus.<ref>Rose C, Parker A, Jefferson B, Cartmell E. The Characterization of Feces and Urine: A Review of the Literature to Inform Advanced Treatment Technology. Crit Rev Environ Sci Technol. 2015;45(17):1827-Vale</ref>  

*Other constituents- calcium and iron phosphates, intestinal secretions, small amounts of dried epithelial cells, and mucus.<ref>Rose C, Parker A, Jefferson B, Cartmell E. The Characterization of Feces and Urine: A Review of the Literature to Inform Advanced Treatment Technology. Crit Rev Environ Sci Technol. 2015;45(17):1827-Vale</ref>  

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===Formation===

===Formation===

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