secretion
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.
secretions
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pluralof secretion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It was a tale about organic matter, the sound and smell of silk, wool and cotton, their inevitable decay a result of skin secretions, chemicals, light and time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
In theory, each ingredient plays a role: one dries secretions, another loosens phlegm, a third dulls the cough reflex.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
Shahriar said tests showed EV25 lowered secretions of pro-inflammatory markers and protected against virus-induced damage to lungs better than current therapies.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 19, 2024
But we do know infected birds can shed the virus in their saliva, nasal secretions and feces.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2024
Our wounds were then dressed with a healing plant, the leaves of which were thorny on the outside but smooth on the inside, which absorbed the blood and other secretions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
