EXCRETORY

excretory

(adjective) of or relating to the process of excretion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

excretory (not comparable)

Of, or relating to excretion.

Noun

excretory (plural excretories)

A duct that helps to receive and excrete matter.

Source: Wiktionary


Ex*cre"to*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. excrétoire.]

Definition: Having the quality of excreting, or throwing off excrementitious matter.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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