EXCRETA Meaning and
Definition
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Excreta refer to the waste products that are eliminated from the body of organisms, including humans and animals. These waste materials are the byproducts of various metabolic processes that occur within the body. Excreta usually contain undigested food, toxins, and other waste substances that are no longer required for bodily functions.
In humans, the excreta include solid waste (feces) that is eliminated from the anus and liquid waste (urine) eliminated from the urethra. Feces mainly consist of undigested food residue and are typically brown in color due to the presence of bile pigments. Urine, on the other hand, is produced by the kidneys and contains water, metabolic waste products, and excess substances such as salts, vitamins, and hormones.
Excreta play a crucial role in maintaining the overall health and balance of the body. They help get rid of harmful substances, regulate water content, and keep the internal environment stable. Analyzing excreta can also provide valuable information about an individual's health, as abnormal characteristics or properties may indicate underlying medical conditions or imbalances.
Proper disposal of excreta is essential to prevent the spread of diseases and maintain hygiene. Inadequate sanitation facilities or improper handling of excreta can lead to contamination of water sources, which can in turn cause the transmission of various infections and diseases. Hence, proper management and treatment of excreta are vital for ensuring public health and sanitation.
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Excreted material, cast out waste matter.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of EXCRETA
The term "excreta" originates from the Latin word "excretus", the past participle of the verb "excretare", which means "to flow out". This verb is derived from two Latin components: "ex", meaning "out", and "creta", meaning "to grow" or "to separate". Thus, "excretus" refers to something that has been separated or discharged out of the body.
Over time, the term "excreta" came to specifically refer to waste matter expelled from the body, including urine and feces. Its usage in English dates back to the mid-17th century, where it was borrowed directly from Latin to describe bodily waste materials.
Similar spelling words for EXCRETA
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