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Excretion

Excretion
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The elimination of drugs and their metabolites from the body primarily through urine or feces.

Standard Abbreviation

Excretion

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  excretion VARCHAR(100),  -- Excretion
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  excretion as excretion
FROM claims;

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