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    Excretory

    /ɪkˈskrɛtəri/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Relating to the bodily process of discharging waste matter.
    The excretory system plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's internal balance by eliminating waste.
    Pertaining to the organs or systems that facilitate excretion.
    The kidneys are vital excretory organs that filter blood and produce urine.
    Involving or resulting from the process of excretion.
    Excretory functions are essential for detoxifying the body and preventing the buildup of harmful substances.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excretorius', from 'excreta', meaning 'things removed or separated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excretory system
    the organ system responsible for excretion in the body.
    excretory function
    the function of discharging waste from the body.

    Related Words

    excretion
    the process of eliminating waste from the body.
    excrement
    waste matter discharged from the body.
    urinary
    relating to urine or the urinary tract.

    Slang Meanings

    To take a dump.
    I need to find a bathroom; I'm about to excretory.
    To let one's waste go.
    After the hike, I really had to excretory behind the bushes.