Excretory
adjective
Relating to the process of removing waste from the body.
The kidneys are part of the excretory system.

Often appears as...
- excretory system
- excretory process
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Academic
adjective
Acting as a means of getting rid of waste.
Sweating is an excretory function that helps regulate body temperature.

Often appears as...
- excretory organ
- excretory function
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Academic
adjective
Pertaining to the discharge of waste from the body.
Doctors might study your excretory patterns to diagnose certain conditions

Often appears as...
- excretory duct
- excretory disorders
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Technical
adjective
Relating to the process of removing waste from the body.
The kidneys are part of the excretory system.

Often appears as...
- excretory system
- excretory process
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Acting as a means of getting rid of waste.
Sweating is an excretory function that helps regulate body temperature.

Often appears as...
- excretory organ
- excretory function
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Pertaining to the discharge of waste from the body.
Doctors might study your excretory patterns to diagnose certain conditions

Often appears as...
- excretory duct
- excretory disorders
Usage tips
Technical
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Body Waste
Focus on how 'excretory' refers to the removal of bodily waste, not just any waste.

The excretory system ensures that toxins do not accumulate in our bodies.
Academic Context
Understand that 'excretory' appears mostly in scientific or biology-related academic discussions.

In our biology class, we are studying excretory systems of different animals.
Specific Systems
Recognize that 'excretory' often describes specific parts within an organism, like 'excretory organs'.

The liver is an important excretory organ in many animals.
Body Waste
Focus on how 'excretory' refers to the removal of bodily waste, not just any waste.

The excretory system ensures that toxins do not accumulate in our bodies.
Academic Context
Understand that 'excretory' appears mostly in scientific or biology-related academic discussions.

In our biology class, we are studying excretory systems of different animals.
Specific Systems
Recognize that 'excretory' often describes specific parts within an organism, like 'excretory organs'.

The liver is an important excretory organ in many animals.
Body Waste
Focus on how 'excretory' refers to the removal of bodily waste, not just any waste.

The excretory system ensures that toxins do not accumulate in our bodies.
Academic Context
Understand that 'excretory' appears mostly in scientific or biology-related academic discussions.

In our biology class, we are studying excretory systems of different animals.
Specific Systems
Recognize that 'excretory' often describes specific parts within an organism, like 'excretory organs'.

The liver is an important excretory organ in many animals.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 265 PIPE...
so when the mother is doing that grooming the little one helps with the blood circulation and activate the reproductive organs and the excretory organs as well
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 265 PIPE...
so when the mother is doing that grooming the little one helps with the blood circulation and activate the reproductive organs and the excretory organs as well
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Quote examples
Doug Ose
American Politician
Currently under FCC policy, indecency determinations hinge on two factors. First, material must describe or depict sexual or excretory organs or activities. Second, the material must be patently offensive as measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast medium.

Quote examples
Doug Ose
American Politician
Currently under FCC policy, indecency determinations hinge on two factors. First, material must describe or depict sexual or excretory organs or activities. Second, the material must be patently offensive as measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast medium.

Example 1 of 1
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