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excretory

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ex·cre·to·ry (kskr-tôr)
adj.
Of, relating to, or used in excretion.
excretory
[eks′krətôr′ē]
Etymology: L, excernere, to separate
relating to the process of excretion, often used in combination with a term to identify an object or procedure associated with excretion, such as excretory urography.
excretory
pertaining to excretion.
excretory behavior
see elimination behavior.
excretory urography
see descending urography.
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