Emunctories

/ɪˈmʌŋktɔːriz/ noun

Definition

Plural form: the organs or systems of the body responsible for removing waste products and cleansing the body, like the kidneys, liver, and skin.

Etymology

Plural of emunctory, from Latin emunctus (cleansed) derived from emungere (to blow out, cleanse). The -ory suffix indicates relation or function.

Kelly Says

Early physicians believed your body had specific 'emunctories' that needed to work properly for health—they weren't entirely wrong! Your kidneys, liver, colon, skin, and lungs do all filter and eliminate toxins.

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