Meaning & use
Excreta
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Waste matter, such as feces and urine, discharged from the body.
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The lab tested the animal excreta for signs of parasites.
Proper disposal of excreta is essential for preventing the spread of disease.
A note on using this word
A clinical, Latin-derived term preferred in medical and scientific writing over more colloquial alternatives.
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