adjective
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Etymology
Origin of secretory
First recorded in 1685–95; secret(ion) + -ory 1
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The analysis revealed 17 different cell types within the aboral organ, including 11 secretory and ciliated cell types that had never been identified before.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
Senescent cells are still metabolically active, but unlike young and healthy cells, they produce various secretory proteins that upregulate immune responses in both nearby tissues and distant organs.
From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2024
They further revealed that Anxa10 expression is triggered by elevated calcium levels in pancreatic β-cells, contributing to a reduction in insulin secretory capacity.
From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2023
Each parathyroid gland is covered by connective tissue and contains many secretory cells that are associated with a capillary network.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
This is seen typically in secretory and excretory cells, which usually lie below the surface on to which they pour their secretions.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
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