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Elimination patterns

Definition:

Elimination patterns describe the regulation, control, and removal of by-products and wastes in the body. The term often refers to the removal of feces, urine, and sweat.



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Review Date: 5/17/2007
Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Psychiatry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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