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excretion

Syllabification: (ex·cre·tion)
Pronunciation: /ikˈskrēSHən/

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Definition of excretion

noun

  • (in living organisms and cells) the process of eliminating or expelling waste matter.
  • a product of excretion:bodily excretions

Origin:

early 17th century: from French excrétion or Latin excretio(n-), from excernere 'sift out' (see excrete)

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