emunctory
noun
a part or organ of the body, as the skin or a kidney, that functions in carrying off waste products.
emunctories
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pluralof emunctory.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The intestinal canal, the skin, and the kidneys are the emunctories through which elimination must be effected.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Rational Treatment.—The old rule of getting the emunctories at work must be the basis of any rational therapy of colds.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
Laxatives, diaphoretics, and diuretics must be used to stimulate the emunctories so that they may carry off the large amount of the products of decomposition which result from the stagnated effusions of anasarca.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
The various emunctories or outlets of the body should, undoubtedly, be kept open and free, so that every portion of worn-out or effete matter may be effectually got rid of.
From Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician by Alcott, William A. (William Andrus)
The elimination of the toxins is promoted by securing free action of the emunctories.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
