Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
egest
verb
/ˈiːˌdʒɛst/
Definition
To discharge or expel material from a biological organism, particularly waste.
Examples
- Many animals egest waste after digesting their food.
- In biological studies, egesting is an important part of understanding how organisms eliminate substances.
Meaning
The act of excreting material that is no longer needed by the body.
Synonyms
- excrete
- expel
- discharge
