‖n. pl. [ L. ] Matters to be excreted. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. [ From Excrete. ] (physiol. Chem.) A nonnitrogenous, crystalline body, present in small quantity in human fæces. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. excrétion. ]
To promote secretion and excretion. Pereira. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having the power of excreting, or promoting excretion. Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. excrétoire. ] Having the quality of excreting, or throwing off excrementitious matter. [ 1913 Webster ]