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Emunctory

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Pertaining to the elimination of waste from the body..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Pertaining to the elimination of waste from the body.
  2. Any part of the body which carries or removes waste.

Example Sentences

A mixture of poor diet and poor hygiene caused him inflammation of the emunctory aperture.
This guy was extremely hirsute. Everywhere. So much I used to wonder how he could clearly manage certain emunctory functions.

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What does emunctory mean?

Emunctory means Pertaining to the elimination of waste from the body..

What is a synonym for emunctory?

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What is the opposite of emunctory?

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How do you use emunctory in a sentence?

A mixture of poor diet and poor hygiene caused him inflammation of the emunctory aperture.

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