secretion
[ si-kree-shuh n ]
/ sɪˈkri ʃən /
noun
(in a cell or gland) the act or process of separating, elaborating, and releasing a substance that fulfills some function within the organism or undergoes excretion.
the product of this act or process.
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British Dictionary definitions for secretion
secretion
/ (sɪˈkriːʃən) /
noun
a substance that is released from a cell, esp a glandular cell, and is synthesized in the cell
the process involved in producing and releasing such a substance from the cell
Derived forms of secretion
secretionary, adjectiveWord Origin for secretion
C17: from Medieval Latin sēcrētiō, from Latin: a separation; see secern
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Medical definitions for secretion
secretion
[ sĭ-krē′shən ]
n.
The process of secreting a substance from a cell or gland.
A substance, such as saliva, mucus, tears, bile, or a hormone, that is secreted.
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Scientific definitions for secretion
secretion
[ sĭ-krē′shən ]
The process of secreting a substance from a cell or gland.
A substance, such as saliva, mucus, tears, bile, or a hormone, that is secreted.
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