Excreting: meaning, definitions and examples

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excreting

 

[ ɪkˈskriːtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Excreting refers to the biological process by which waste products and unwanted materials are eliminated from an organism. This process is vital for maintaining homeostasis and involves various systems, such as the urinary system in humans and the excretory systems in other animals. Excretion can take many forms, including urination, defecation, and sweating. It ensures that toxins, excess salts, and metabolic byproducts do not accumulate within the body, which could lead to detrimental health effects.

Synonyms

discharging, eliminating, expelling, voiding

Examples of usage

  • The kidneys are responsible for excreting waste from the blood.
  • After digestion, the body begins excreting the leftover materials.
  • Many animals have specialized glands for excreting excess salts.
  • Excreting carbon dioxide is essential for maintaining proper respiratory function.

Translations

Translations of the word "excreting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excreção

🇮🇳 निर्गम

🇩🇪 Ausscheidung

🇮🇩 ekskresi

🇺🇦 екскреція

🇵🇱 wydalanie

🇯🇵 排泄

🇫🇷 excrétion

🇪🇸 excreción

🇹🇷 bölünme

🇰🇷 배설

🇸🇦 إخراج

🇨🇿 vylučování

🇸🇰 vylučovanie

🇨🇳 排泄

🇸🇮 izločanje

🇮🇸 útskilna

🇰🇿 шығару

🇬🇪 გამონთავლება

🇦🇿 ifraz

🇲🇽 excreción

Etymology

The word 'excrete' originates from the Latin word 'excretus', which is the past participle of 'excerter', meaning 'to separate' or 'to shut off'. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of' or 'away from', while the root 'cerere' means 'to separate'. The term began to be used in the English language in the early 19th century, primarily in biological and medical contexts. The evolution of the meaning of 'excreting' reflects a broader understanding of bodily functions and the importance of waste elimination in maintaining health. Over the years, the term has been extensively used in scientific literature to describe various processes of waste removal in both humans and animals, highlighting its significance in biology and medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,468 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.