excretion

Definitions

The process of eliminating or expelling waste matter from the body of an organism.

A substance, such as sweat, urine, or feces, that is discharged from the body.

Examples

The kidneys play a vital role in the excretion of waste products from the bloodstream.

Sweating is a natural process of excretion that helps the body regulate its internal temperature.

Synonyms

discharge elimination secretion evacuation emission expulsion voiding

Antonyms

absorption retention intake ingestion assimilation accumulation incorporation