1. past tense and past participle of excrete; eliminated waste matter from the body
Usage: biological/medical context

Examples

• The kidneys filtered toxins that were then excreted in urine.
• Excess salt is excreted through sweat and urine.
• The liver processed the medication, which was later excreted from the body.
• Carbon dioxide is excreted through the lungs during respiration.
• The study measured how quickly the drug was excreted by patients.
• Waste products are excreted to maintain the body’s chemical balance.