Organ Systems

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

• The excretory system is responsible for removing waste products from the body.
• I heard that the excretory system helps us get rid of stuff we don't need.
• My excretory system is working overtime after that big meal.
• His excretory habits are like clockwork, always on schedule.

noun a pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of mammals that filter waste from the blood and excrete it in the form of urine

• The surgeon successfully transplanted a healthy kidney into the patient.
• My aunt is having surgery to remove a kidney next week.
• I heard that partying too hard can really mess up your kidneys.
• She has a heart of gold, but sometimes I think she doesn't have a kidney to spare.

noun a pair of organs in the chest that are responsible for breathing

adjective relating to the lungs or their function

• The doctor examined the patient's lung function during the check-up.
• I heard smoking can really damage your lungs.
• I can't believe he's still smoking, he's gonna ruin his lungs.
• His words were like a breath of fresh air, filling her lungs with hope.