Excretion

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

Definitions of excretion

noun waste matter that is eliminated from the body

Example Sentences

A1 Animals get rid of waste through excretion.

A2 Plants also have a process of excretion to remove waste substances.

B1 Excretion is an essential function of the human body to maintain proper health.

B2 The kidneys play a crucial role in the excretion of waste products from the bloodstream.

C1 The process of excretion involves the elimination of metabolic waste products from the body.

C2 Advanced studies in biology focus on the intricate mechanisms of excretion in various organisms.

Examples of excretion in a Sentence

formal The process of excretion is vital for maintaining proper bodily functions.

informal I really need to go to the bathroom to take care of some excretion.

slang I can't hold it anymore, I need to find a spot for excretion.

figurative Emotional excretion through writing in a journal can be therapeutic.

Grammatical Forms of excretion

• past tense: excreted
• plural: excretions
• comparative: more excretory
• superlative: most excretory
• present tense: excrete
• future tense: will excrete
• perfect tense: have excreted
• continuous tense: is excreting
• singular: excretion
• positive degree: excrete
• infinitive: to excrete
• gerund: excreting
• participle: excreting

Origin and Evolution of excretion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'excretion' originated from the Latin word 'excretio' which means 'a sifting out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'excretion' has come to specifically refer to the process of eliminating waste products from the body in various organisms.