Excretory

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskriːtəri/

Definitions of excretory

adjective relating to or concerned with the elimination of waste products from the body

Example Sentences

A1 The excretory system helps the body get rid of waste.

A2 Animals have different excretory organs to eliminate waste.

B1 Understanding the excretory process is important for maintaining good health.

B2 The excretory system plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's balance of fluids and electrolytes.

C1 Advanced medical techniques have improved our understanding of the excretory system.

C2 Research in excretory physiology has led to groundbreaking discoveries in medicine.

Examples of excretory in a Sentence

formal The excretory system is responsible for removing waste products from the body.

informal I heard that the excretory system helps us get rid of stuff we don't need.

slang My excretory system is working overtime after that big meal.

figurative His excretory habits are like clockwork, always on schedule.

Grammatical Forms of excretory

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

Origin and Evolution of excretory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'excretory' originates from the Latin word 'excretorius', which is derived from the verb 'excretus' meaning 'separated out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'excretory' has come to be used in the context of the body's waste elimination process, specifically referring to organs like the kidneys, liver, and intestines that remove waste from the body.