emunctories

Variant of emunctory

noun pl. emunctories

any organ or part of the body that gives off waste products, as the kidneys, lungs, or skin

Origin: ModL emunctorium < pp. of L emungere, to blow the nose, cleanse < e-, out + mungere, to blow the nose: for IE base see mucus

adjective

giving off waste products; excretory
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