Excoriated (ex-ko-re-ated). Any superficial loss of substance, such as
that produced on the skin by scratching.
Excrement (eks-kre-ment). Fecal matter; matter cast out as waste from the
body.
Excretion (eks-kre'shun). The discharge of waste products.
Excrescence (ex-kres'ens). An abnormal outgrowth upon the body.
Exfoliate (ex-fo-le-ate). A falling off in scales or layers.
Exhalation (cx-ha-la'shun). The giving off of matters in a vapor form.
Expectorate (ex-pec'to-rat). The act of coughing up and spitting out
materials from the lungs and wind-pipe.
Expectorant (ex-pec-to'rant). A remedy that promotes or modifies
expectoration.
Exostosis (cks-os'to-sis). A bony outgrowth from the surface of a bone or
tooth.
Expiration (eks-pi-ra'shun). The act of breathing out or expelling air
from the lungs.