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Excretion

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excretion)

Excretion is the process by which waste products of metabolism and other non-useful materials are eliminated from an organism. In vertebrates this is primarily carried out by the lungs, kidneys and skin. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Physiological functions
Defaecation
Urination
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Approved Date
07-Jun-2013

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