incretion

American

[in-kree-shuhn] / ɪnˈkri ʃən /

noun

Physiology.

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

incretion British

/ -trɪ, ɪnˈkriːʃən, ˈɪnkrɪtərɪ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

incretionary adjective
incretory adjective

Etymology

Origin of incretion

in- ² + (se)cretion

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