secretion

noun

se·cre·tion si-ˈkrē-shən How to pronounce secretion (audio)

: the process of segregating, elaborating, and releasing some material either functionally specialized (such as saliva) or isolated for excretion (such as urine)

: a product of secretion formed by an animal or plant

especially : one performing a specific useful function in the organism

[secrete entry 2] : the act of hiding something : concealment

secretionary

si-ˈkrē-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce secretion (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

the secretion of stomach acids root secretions that repel insects

Recent Examples on the Web And found that the reunion with the owner stimulate tear secretion.

Karen Hopkin, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2022 This suggests that the secretion of swim protein following injury is conserved in mammals.

William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 July 2022 In the past, the distillery produced a whiskey with the secretion from beavers’ castor sacs.

Michael Casey, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 In the past, the distillery produced a whiskey with the secretion from beavers' castor sacs.

Michael Casey, USA TODAY, 28 June 2022 The right mix of protein (6 grams) to carbohydrates (30 grams) in the recovery window after a workout helps delay cortisol secretion and getting enough iron is essential to red blood cell production, regulated by naturally-occurring EPO.

Kelly O'mara, Outside Online, 15 May 2014 This facial mask from LA PURE surprised us because the main active ingredient is snail secretion.

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Some deletions were responsible for reducing insulin secretion, which is less important, thanks to the animals’ low-sugar diet.

Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2022 Energy-free/low-calorie sweeteners could impact anything from gut hormone secretion to intestinal motility to the microbiome (i.e., the population of microbes living in your gut).

Patrick Wilson, Outside Online, 7 Aug. 2020 See More

单词	secretion
释义	secretion noun se·cre·tion si-ˈkrē-shən 1 a : the process of segregating, elaborating, and releasing some material either functionally specialized (such as saliva) or isolated for excretion (such as urine) b : a product of secretion formed by an animal or plant especially : one performing a specific useful function in the organism 2 [secrete entry 2] : the act of hiding something : concealment secretionary si-ˈkrē-shə-ˌner-ē adjective Synonyms caching concealment hiding stashing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the secretion of stomach acids root secretions that repel insects Recent Examples on the Web And found that the reunion with the owner stimulate tear secretion. Karen Hopkin, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2022 This suggests that the secretion of swim protein following injury is conserved in mammals. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 July 2022 In the past, the distillery produced a whiskey with the secretion from beavers’ castor sacs. Michael Casey, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 In the past, the distillery produced a whiskey with the secretion from beavers' castor sacs. Michael Casey, USA TODAY, 28 June 2022 The right mix of protein (6 grams) to carbohydrates (30 grams) in the recovery window after a workout helps delay cortisol secretion and getting enough iron is essential to red blood cell production, regulated by naturally-occurring EPO. Kelly O'mara, Outside Online, 15 May 2014 This facial mask from LA PURE surprised us because the main active ingredient is snail secretion. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Some deletions were responsible for reducing insulin secretion, which is less important, thanks to the animals’ low-sugar diet. Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2022 Energy-free/low-calorie sweeteners could impact anything from gut hormone secretion to intestinal motility to the microbiome (i.e., the population of microbes living in your gut). Patrick Wilson, Outside Online, 7 Aug. 2020 See More Word History Etymology French sécrétion, from Latin secretion-, secretio separation, from secernere to separate — more at secret First Known Use 1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing secretion hyper-secretion internal secretion hyper-secretion internal secretion Kids Definition secretion noun se·cre·tion si-ˈkrē-shən 1 : the act or process of giving off a substance the secretion of saliva by salivary glands 2 : a substance formed in and given off by a gland that usually performs a useful function in the body Digestive secretions contain enzymes. Medical Definition secretion noun se·cre·tion si-ˈkrē-shən 1 : the process of segregating, elaborating, and releasing some material either functionally specialized (as saliva) or isolated for excretion (as urine) 2 : a product of secretion formed by an animal or plant especially : one performing a specific useful function in the organism secretion noun as in hiding the placing of something out of sight the secretion of their money in the backyard turned out to be a huge mistake Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hiding stashing concealment caching burying burial entombment interment interring Antonyms & Near Antonyms exposure display exhibition showing parading disinterment unearthing See More
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secretion

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