HealthAugust 15, 2026

excrete

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Definition

To discharge or eliminate waste matter, such as toxins or metabolic byproducts, from the body.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'excretus', meaning 'to sift out' or 'separate', which reflects the biological process of removing waste substances from the body.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the body's natural, robust systems that safely clear out trace heavy metals, highlighting that the presence of these substances does not automatically imply harm.

Are We Exposed to More Heavy Metals Today?

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