Noun: excretion iks'kree-shun
- The bodily process of discharging waste matter
"The kidneys play a vital role in excretion";
- elimination, evacuation, voiding
- 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