excretion

/ɛkˈsɛk.rɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The process or act of expelling waste or excess matter from the body, such as urine, feces, or perspiration.

“The doctor studied the patient’s excretion levels to diagnose the kidney disease.”

2. noun

The substance or matter expelled from the body, such as urine or feces.

“The laboratory analyzed the patient’s excretion to understand their nutritional intake.”

3. noun

The process or act of removing or expelling something unwanted or excess, such as in a system or a process.

“The company’s new policy aimed to reduce waste and optimize the excretion of unnecessary costs.”

Synonyms

  • elimination
  • faeces
  • perspiration
  • urine

Antonyms

  • conservation
  • retention