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incretion
[ in-kree-shuhn ]
noun
, Physiology.
- a substance, as a hormone, that is secreted internally.
- the process of such secretion.
incretion
/ ɪnˈkriːʃən; ˈɪnkrɪtərɪ; -trɪ /
noun
- direct secretion into the bloodstream, esp of a hormone from an endocrine gland
- the substance so secreted
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Derived Forms
- inˈcretionary, adjective
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Other Words From
- in·cretion·ary in·cre·to·ry [in, -kri-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of incretion1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of incretion1
C20: from in- ² + ( se ) cretion
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