excretion

Noun

Meaning

The act of excreting.

That which is excreted; excrement.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

elimination discharge expulsion evacuation ejection excrement excreting defecation excreta urination voiding body waste excretory product movement release
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Antonyms

involvement integration appointment ticket absorb grip
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Hypernyms

waste emission discharge expelling waste product waste matter

Hyponyms

water pee piddle urine feces stool

Related terms

secretion excrete

Phrases with the word

biliary excretion restrain bowel excretion tear excretion prevent excretion of feces

Examples

Acidic substances reduce the absorption of amphetamine and increase urinary excretion, and alkaline substances do the opposite. Source: Internet

A 24-hour urine excretion of more than 800 mg, which indicates overproduction, is an indication for a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. Source: Internet

Aldosterone stimulates sodium retention and potassium excretion by the kidneys. Source: Internet

Firstly, all known diapsids are uricotelic, meaning they excrete uric acid as nitrogenous waste, and there is no known case of a diapsid re-evolving ureotelism, or the excretion of urea, even when they return to semi-aquatic lifestyles. Source: Internet

Application of this name to DI arose from the fact that diabetes insipidus does not cause glycosuria (excretion of glucose into the urine). Source: Internet

At higher intakes, the rate of excretion increases dramatically. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

excretes excretin excreting excretions from the vagina excretive excretome