Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excrete
verb
/ɪkˈskriːt/
Definition
To separate and expel from the body waste matter, typically through bodily functions.
Examples
- The kidneys excrete waste products from the bloodstream.
- Some organisms excrete substances through their skin.
- Humans excrete urine and feces as part of the digestive process.
Meaning
The process of eliminating or discharging substances that are no longer needed by the body.
Synonyms
- eliminate
- discharge
- expel
- remove
