noun
- an organism or body part that excretes or eliminates waste material
Usage: technical/biological; often used in scientific or medical contexts
Examples
- The kidney is the primary excreter of nitrogenous waste in mammals.
- In simple organisms, the entire cell membrane may function as an excreter.
- The liver acts as an excreter of bile and other metabolic byproducts.
- Sweat glands serve as excreters of excess salt and water from the body.