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excretory

 

[ ษชkหˆskrษ›tษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological function

Excretory refers to the biological processes involved in the elimination of waste products from the body. This function is crucial for maintaining homeostasis, as it helps to regulate the composition of body fluids and remove toxins. The excretory system includes organs such as the kidneys, bladder, and urethra, which work together to process and expel waste. Disorders in the excretory system can lead to serious health issues, thus highlighting its importance in overall bodily function.

Synonyms

elimination, expulsion, removal

Examples of usage

  • The excretory system plays a vital role in detoxifying the body.
  • Kidneys are key organs in the excretory process.
  • In some animals, the excretory function is adapted to conserve water.

Translations

Translations of the word "excretory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excretor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฒเฅ‹เคคเฅเคธเคฐเฅเคœเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausscheidend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ekskretoris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัะบั€ะตั‚ะพั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wydalniczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ’ๆณ„ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excrรฉteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excretor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์„ค์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฎุฑุงุฌูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyluฤovacรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyluฤovacรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ๆณ„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izloฤilni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtskiljandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ifrazedici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excretor

Etymology

The term 'excretory' originates from the Latin word 'excretio', which means 'a separating or discharging of waste'. This Latin term comes from the root 'excernere', which means 'to separate' or 'to sift out', combining 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'cernere' meaning 'to sift'. The use of 'excretory' in English can be traced back to the early 19th century as scientific understanding of bodily functions expanded. It reflects the growing interest in physiology and the intricate processes by which living organisms maintain their internal environments. Today, 'excretory' is commonly used in medical and biological contexts to refer to the systems and processes responsible for waste removal, underscoring the importance of these functions in health and disease.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,742, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.