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Secretion

see synonyms of secretion

Noun

1. secernment, secretion

the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance

2. secretion

a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell

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Secretion

see synonyms of secretion
noun
1. 
a substance that is released from a cell, esp a glandular cell, and is synthesized in the cell
2. 
the process involved in producing and releasing such a substance from the cell

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Secretion

see synonyms of secretion
noun
1. 
the act of hiding or concealing something
2. 
a. 
a process in which a gland, tissue, etc. produces a biochemical and releases it into the organism for special use by the organism or for excretion
b. 
the substance thus released, including digestive juices, hormones, and perspiration

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Secretion

see synonyms of secretion
n.
1. The process of secreting a substance, especially one that is not a waste, from the blood or cells: secretion of hormones; secretion of milk by the mammary glands.
2. A substance, such as saliva, mucus, tears, bile, or a hormone, that is secreted.
n.
1. The act of concealing something in a hiding place.
2. The act of stealing something secretly.

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