Term Name: excretion
Synonyms:
Definition: The elimination by an organism of the waste products that arise as a result of metabolic activity. These products include water, carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrogenous compounds.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0007588]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: system process
has subtype: ammonium excretion defecation micturition renal tubular secretion
regulated by: regulation of excretion