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incretion

[in-kree-shuh n]

noun Physiology.

a substance, as a hormone, that is secreted internally.
the process of such secretion.

Nearby words

  1. incremental repetition,
  2. incrementalism,
  3. incrementally,
  4. increpation,
  5. increscent,
  6. incretory,
  7. incriminate,
  8. incrimination,
  9. incriminatory,
  10. incross

Origin of incretion

in-2 + (se)cretion
Related formsin·cre·tion·ar·y, in·cre·to·ry [in-kri-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /ˈɪn krɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for incretion

incretion

noun physiol

direct secretion into the bloodstream, esp of a hormone from an endocrine gland
the substance so secreted
Derived Formsincretionary or incretory (ˈɪnkrɪtərɪ, -trɪ), adjective

Word Origin for incretion

C20: from in- ² + (se) cretion
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Medicine definitions for incretion

incretion

[ĭn-krē′shən]

n.

The process of internal secretion characteristic of endocrine glands.
The product of this process; a hormone.
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