adjective
- of, relating to, or consisting of excrement or waste matter discharged from the body
Usage: formal or technical usage; commonly used in medical, biological, and scientific contexts
Examples
- The excretal matter was analyzed in the laboratory to check for parasites.
- Excretal waste from livestock can contaminate groundwater if not properly managed.
- The doctor examined the excretal samples to diagnose the patient's digestive disorder.
- Excretal odors in the facility indicated poor sanitation practices.
- Environmental scientists study excretal patterns in wildlife to monitor ecosystem health.