B2 adjective Formal

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
excretion
Verb
excrete
Adjetivo
excretory
Relacionado
excrement
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: excretory

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
excretion
Verb
excrete
Adjetivo
excretory
Relacionado
excrement

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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

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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: excretory

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