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Noun: excretion  iks'kree-shun
  1. The bodily process of discharging waste matter
    "The kidneys play a vital role in excretion";
    - elimination, evacuation, voiding
     
  2. Waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially faeces) discharged from the body
    "Proper disposal of excretion is crucial for maintaining public health";
    - body waste, excreta, excrement, excretory product

Derived forms: excretions

Type of: discharge, emission, waste, waste material, waste matter, waste product

Encyclopedia: Excretion