adjective
- relating to or promoting the discharge of waste matter from the body; relating to egestion
Usage: technical/medical; formal
Examples
- The egestive system works to remove undigested food from the intestines.
- Egestive processes are essential for maintaining digestive health.
- The egestive function of the colon involves water reabsorption and waste consolidation.
- Certain medications can affect egestive efficiency in patients with digestive disorders.