B2 adjective Formel

excretory

/ɪkˈskriː.tər.i/

Relating to the process of eliminating or expelling waste matter from an organism. It specifically describes the organs and systems, such as the kidneys and skin, responsible for removing metabolic byproducts.

Exemples

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1

The kidneys are the primary organs of the human excretory system.

The kidneys are the main parts of the body used for removing waste.

2

Clinical assessments often involve evaluating the excretory capacity of the renal glands.

Medical tests often check how well the kidneys can filter and remove waste.

3

I read that your skin actually has an excretory role through sweating.

I learned that skin helps get rid of waste when you sweat.

Famille de mots

Nom
excretion
Verb
excrete
Adjectif
excretory
Apparenté
excrement
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Exit'. The 'ex-' in excretory means 'out.' It is the body's 'Exit' system for trash.

Quiz rapide

The ______ system is responsible for maintaining the chemical balance of body fluids by removing metabolic wastes.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : excretory

Exemples

1

The kidneys are the primary organs of the human excretory system.

everyday

The kidneys are the main parts of the body used for removing waste.

2

Clinical assessments often involve evaluating the excretory capacity of the renal glands.

formal

Medical tests often check how well the kidneys can filter and remove waste.

3

I read that your skin actually has an excretory role through sweating.

informal

I learned that skin helps get rid of waste when you sweat.

4

The study examines how various pollutants affect the excretory functions of aquatic organisms.

academic

The research looks at how toxins change the way water animals expel waste.

5

The pharmaceutical firm is investing in new treatments for excretory disorders.

business

The drug company is funding new cures for illnesses related to waste elimination.

Famille de mots

Nom
excretion
Verb
excrete
Adjectif
excretory
Apparenté
excrement

Collocations courantes

excretory system the group of organs that remove waste from the body
excretory organ a specific body part responsible for waste removal
excretory function the specific job of eliminating waste
excretory product the waste matter produced by an organism
excretory pore a small opening used for discharging waste

Phrases Courantes

renal excretory function

the waste-filtering ability of the kidneys

excretory waste

matter that is expelled from the body

excretory pathway

the biological route waste takes to leave the body

Souvent confondu avec

excretory vs secretory

Secretory refers to the production of useful substances (like hormones), while excretory refers to the removal of waste products.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost exclusively used in biological, medical, or scientific contexts to describe anatomy and physiology.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes confuse 'excretory' with 'secretory' or 'digestive.' Remember that the excretory system includes the lungs (CO2) and skin, not just the urinary tract.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Exit'. The 'ex-' in excretory means 'out.' It is the body's 'Exit' system for trash.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'excretus', the past participle of 'excernere', meaning 'to sift out' or 'to separate'.

Modèles grammaticaux

attributive adjective (comes before a noun) non-gradable (something is usually either excretory or it is not; no comparative forms)

Quiz rapide

The ______ system is responsible for maintaining the chemical balance of body fluids by removing metabolic wastes.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : excretory

Mots lis

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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