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Excretion (Noun)

The bodily process of discharging waste matter.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The body's ability to maintain a balance of electrolytes depends on a precise excretion of salt and water.
Excretion is a vital function of the kidneys, which filter waste products from the blood and eliminate them in the urine.
The liver also plays a key role in excretion by processing toxins that enter the body through the digestive system.
People with kidney disease may have difficulty with excretion and accumulate waste products in the blood, leading to a range of complications.
Drugs that inhibit excretion can be used to treat conditions such as diarrhea, but they may also have unpleasant side effects.

Waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body.

Nouns denoting substances.

The kidney plays a vital role in the excretion of waste products and excess water from the blood.
Regular bowel movements are essential for the excretion of toxins and prevent constipation.
The liver processes toxins and aids in their excretion through urine or feces.
Impaired kidney function can lead to the buildup of waste in the body due to reduced excretion.
The digestive system is responsible for the breakdown and excretion of food waste and other foreign substances.