Egestion
Egestion (pronounced: /ɪˈdʒɛstʃən/) is a biological process that involves the expulsion of undigested material from a living organism's digestive tract via the anus.
Etymology
The term "egestion" originates from the Latin word "egerere", which means "to carry out" or "to excrete".
Process
Egestion is the final step in the digestive process, following ingestion, digestion, and absorption. It involves the removal of indigestible substances from the body in the form of feces. This process is essential for maintaining the health and functioning of the organism's digestive system.
Related Terms
- Ingestion: The process of taking in food through the mouth.
- Digestion: The process of breaking down food into absorbable units.
- Absorption: The process of absorbing or assimilating substances into cells or across the tissues and organs through diffusion or osmosis.
- Excretion: The process of eliminating waste products of metabolism and other non-useful materials.
- Defecation: The final act of digestion, by which organisms eliminate solid, semisolid, or liquid waste material from the digestive tract via the anus.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Egestion
- Wikipedia's article - Egestion
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