incretion

[ in-kree-shuh n ]

/ ɪnˈkri ʃən /

noun Physiology.

a substance, as a hormone, that is secreted internally.

the process of such secretion.

Nearby words

incremental recorder, incremental repetition, incrementalism, incrementally, increscent, incretion, incretory, incriminate, incriminatory, incross, incrossbred

Origin of incretion

in-² + (se)cretion

Related forms

in·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

/ (ɪnˈkriːʃən) /

noun physiol

direct secretion into the bloodstream, esp of a hormone from an endocrine gland

the substance so secreted

Derived Forms

incretionary 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.