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Definition of Emunctory

1. n. Any organ or part of the body (as the kidneys, skin, etc.,) which serves to carry off excrementitious or waste matter.

Definition of Emunctory

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Medical Definition of Emunctory

1. Origin: L. Emunctorium a pair of snuffers, fr. Emungere, emunctum, to blow the nose, hence, to wipe, cleanse; e out + mungere to blow the nose: cf. F. Emonctoire, formerly spelled also emonctoire. Any organ or part of the body (as the kidneys, skin, etc,) which serves to carry off excrementitious or waste matter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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