Excreta

Excreta

Excreta (pronunciation: eks-kree-tuh) refers to waste matter discharged from the human or animal body, primarily feces and urine. The term is derived from the Latin word "excretus," which means to separate or sift out.

Etymology

The term "excreta" is derived from the Latin "excretus," the past participle of "excernere," which means to sift out or separate. It was first used in English in the mid-17th century.

Related Terms

• Feces: Solid waste expelled from the digestive tract via the anus.
• Urine: Liquid waste product of the body that is secreted by the kidneys and excreted through the urethra.
• Sweat: A clear, salty liquid produced by glands in your skin when the body is overheated.
• Defecation: The process of eliminating undigested material from the body.
• Micturition: The process of releasing urine from the body.
• Excretion: The process by which metabolic waste is eliminated from an organism.

See Also

• Digestive system
• Renal system
• Sweat glands
• Metabolism

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Excreta
• Wikipedia's article - Excreta

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