noun
excretion
Excretion (noun) means the process by which the body gets rid of waste it no longer needs.
noun
1
The process by which the body gets rid of waste it no longer needs.
2
Waste matter passed out of the body, such as urine or faeces.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French excrétion, or from Late Latin excretio, excretionis, from Latin excerno.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for excretion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of excretion?
"excretion" (noun) means the process by which the body gets rid of waste it no longer needs.
What is another word for excretion?
Other words for "excretion" include excreting, excreta, elimination, excrement, evacuation, voiding.
What are the different meanings of excretion?
"excretion" has 2 main meanings: 1. The process by which the body gets rid of waste it no longer needs; 2. Waste matter passed out of the body, such as urine or faeces.
