(ろうはいぶつ)

ろうはいぶつ
noun
waste products (biological)
medicalhealthbody-internal
1. metabolic waste; biological waste products
Waste materials produced by metabolism in the body, such as urea, carbon dioxide, and toxins, that need to be eliminated. Common in health, fitness, and beauty contexts.
Exercise promotes the elimination of waste products.
Drinking plenty of water makes it easier for waste products to leave the body.
Lymphatic massage is said to have the effect of flushing out waste products that have built up in the body.

Compound of 老廃(ろうはい) (worn-out and discarded) + (ぶつ) (substance). Standard term in health, nutrition, and beauty discussions for metabolic byproducts that should be excreted.

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