excretion

noun
UK: /ɪkˈskriːʃən/
US: /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

  1. The process of getting rid of waste substances from the body.

    1. The kidney is important for excretion.
    2. Effective excretion of toxins is vital for maintaining good health, promoting wellbeing.

  2. Waste matter that is discharged from the body.

    1. Urine is a type of excretion.
    2. The analysis of bodily excretions can provide valuable insights into a person's health status.

Synonyms

elimination discharge expulsion secretion
excretion verb

  1. The act or process of eliminating waste products from the body.

    1. Sweating is one form of excretion.
    2. The excretion process relies on multiple organ systems to function effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "excretion" in English means: The process of getting rid of waste substances from the body., Waste matter that is discharged from the body..

The phonetic transcription of "excretion" is /ɪkˈskriːʃən/ in British English and /ɪkˈskriːʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "excretion": elimination, discharge, expulsion, secretion.

Example usage of "excretion": "The kidney is important for excretion.". More examples on the page.