Excreted: meaning, definitions and examples

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excreted

 

[ ษชkหˆskriหtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Excreted refers to the process by which waste products and unwanted materials are eliminated from an organism. It is a crucial biological function that helps maintain homeostasis by removing toxins and excess substances. In animals, excretion occurs primarily through the kidneys, skin, and lungs. Various methods, including urination and defecation, are involved in the excretion of substances.

Synonyms

discharged, eliminated, expelled, removed

Examples of usage

  • The body excreted excess salts through sweat.
  • Plants excrete waste products into the soil.
  • The kidneys excrete urine to remove toxins.

Translations

Translations of the word "excreted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excretado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเค—เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgeschieden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diekskresikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัะบั€ะตั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekscytowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ’ๆณ„ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excrรฉtรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excretado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์„ค๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุทุฑูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vylouฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vylรบฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ๆณ„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izloฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtskilinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ifraz edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excretado

Etymology

The term 'excrete' originates from the Latin word 'excretus', which is the past participle of 'excreta', meaning 'to separate' or 'to take out'. This Latin root carries the idea of separating waste from the body, a concept that has been important in biological sciences. The use of 'excreted' in English dates back to the early 19th century, reflecting the advancements in medical and biological understanding during that time. As scientists began to explore physiology and the functions of different organs, the definition evolved to encompass the various ways organisms dispose of waste materials. The term is predominantly used in medical and biological contexts, indicating its fundamental role in maintaining health and balance in living organisms.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,344, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.