Emunctory


[ih-muhngk-tuh-ree] /ɪˈmʌŋk tə ri/ Physiology

noun, plural emunctories.
1.
a part or organ of the body, as the skin or a kidney, that functions in carrying off waste products.
adjective
2.
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/ɪˈmʌŋktərɪ; -trɪ/
adjective
1.
of or relating to a bodily organ or duct having an excretory function
noun (pl) -ries
2.
an excretory organ or duct, such as a skin pore

emunctory e·munc·to·ry (ĭ-mŭngk’tə-rē)
adj.
Serving to carry waste out of the body; excretory. n.
An organ or duct that removes or carries waste from the body.

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