Emunct

/ɪˈmʌŋkt/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the process of cleansing or purging; connected with the removal of waste products from the body through various biological pathways.

Etymology

From Latin emunctus, past participle of emungere (to blow out the nose, to cleanse), from e- (out) + mungere (to wipe or blow).

Kelly Says

In old medical texts, 'emunct' referred to organs that purge waste—your kidneys and liver were considered emunct organs because they remove toxins and excess water, a concept that's still basically how we understand them today!

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