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Meaning of excrete
The primary meaning of the word "excrete" is to remove or discharge waste material from the body.
Etymology of excrete
The word "excrete" comes from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" and "cernere" meaning "to separate" or "to sift", and the suffix "-ate" which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used in biology and medicine to describe the process of removing waste products from the body
Synonyms
Definitions
- To remove or discharge waste material from the body, especially through the kidneys or intestines
- * To produce and discharge a substance, especially a waste product, from a cell or organ
Usage Examples
- The kidneys excrete waste products from the blood
- * The liver excretes bile into the intestine
- * The skin excretes sweat to regulate body temperature