excretory duct
n.
Any of the various ducts carrying secretion from a gland or fluid from a reservoir.
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Nearby words
excrescently, excreta, excrete, excretion, excretory, excretory duct, excretory ductule of lacrimal gland, excretory gland, excretory system, excruciate, excruciating
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