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excretory
adjective ex·cre·to·ry \ˈek-skrə-ˌtȯr-ē\
: of or relating to excretion
Full Definition of EXCRETORY
: of, relating to, or functioning in excretion <excretory ducts>
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First Known Use of EXCRETORY
circa 1681
Rhymes with EXCRETORY
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EXCRETORY Defined for Kids
excretory
adjective ex·cre·to·ry \ˈek-skrə-ˌtȯr-ē\
Definition of EXCRETORY for Kids
: of or relating to excretion : used in excreting <The kidneys and bladder are part of the excretory system.>
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excretory
adjective ex·cre·to·ry \ˈek-skrə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr-\
Medical Definition of EXCRETORY
: of, relating to, or functioning in excretion <excretory ducts>
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