se·cre·tion 1 (s-krshn)
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.
[French sécrétion, from Old French, separation, from Latin scrti, scrtin-, from scrtus, past participle of scernere, to set aside; see secern.]
se·cretion·ary (-sh-nr) adj.
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se·cre·tion 2 (s-krshn)
n.
1. The act of concealing something in a hiding place.
2. The act of stealing something secretly.
[From secrete.]
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secretion [sɪˈkriːʃən]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a substance that is released from a cell, esp a glandular cell, and is synthesized in the cell
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the process involved in producing and releasing such a substance from the cell
[from Medieval Latin sēcrētiō, from Latin: a separation; see secern]
secretionary adj
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se•cre•tion (sɪˈkri ʃən)
n.
1. (in a cell or gland) the process of separating, elaborating, and releasing a substance that fulfills some function within the organism or undergoes excretion.
2. the product of this process.
[1640–50; < Latin sēcrētiō separation, derivative of sēcrē-, variant s. of sēcernere (see secern)]
se•cre′tion•ar`y (-ʃəˌnɛr i) adj.
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secretion (s-krshn)
1. The process of secreting a substance from a cell or gland.
2. A substance, such as saliva, mucus, tears, bile, or a hormone, that is secreted.
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secretion
- gall - As in gallbladder, it refers to a secretion of the liver or to bile.
- honeyflow - The period of secretion of honey or nectar by flowers.
- sepia - A cuttlefish, the origin of the brown pigment prepared from a secretion of the fish.
- larp - The secretion from eucalyptus.
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Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun | 1. | secretion - the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
galactosis - the secretion of milk
hypersecretion - excessive secretion
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms
salivation - the secretion of saliva
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2. | secretion - a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
ganoin, ganoine - shiny substance that resemble enamel and is secreted by the corium of certain fishes (especially ganoid fishes) and composes the outer layer of their scales
lachrymal secretion, lacrimal secretion - saline fluid secreted by lacrimal glands; lubricates the surface of the eyeball
endocrine, hormone, internal secretion - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
intestinal juice - secretions by glands lining the walls of the intestines
autacoid, autocoid - any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification
synovia, synovial fluid - viscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc.
mucous secretion, mucus - protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
saliva, spittle, spit - a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
sebum - the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin
royal jelly - a secretion of the pharyngeal glands of bees that is fed to very young larvae and to bees destined to be queens
musk - an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
nectar - a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
pheromone - a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species
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