excretory
excretory · excretories
A duct that helps to receive and excrete matterA duct that helps to receive and excrete matter.
US/ˈɛkskɹətˌɔɹi/
» Taking care of the excretory needs of a patient you've just met is a very demanding job.
Meaning
1 sensesA duct that helps to receive and excrete matter.
Examples
2 sentencesTaking care of the excretory needs of a patient you've just met is a very demanding job.
Other nitrogenous residues are contained in the urine of animals, and several other excretory products may be formed.
Origin
From excrete + -ory.From excrete + -ory.
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Forms
plural: excretories| Singular | excretory |
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