adjective
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Etymology
Origin of secretory
First recorded in 1685–95; secret(ion) + -ory 1
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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
From an evolutionary point of view, early neurons might have started as something like the peptidergic secretory cells of today's placozoans.
From Science Daily • Sep. 19, 2023
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona find evidence that specialized secretory cells found in these unique and ancient creatures may have given rise to neurons in more complex animals.
From Science Daily • Sep. 19, 2023
The mesodermal tissues include mesenchymal cells that contain collagen and support secretory cells that secrete mucus and other materials at the surface.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
This is only what is to be expected, since the muscularis of their stomach—much more important than its secretory function—has not been accustomed to as much exercise as is now being demanded of it.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
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