secretion
noun
- the act of hiding or concealing something
- 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
- the substance thus released, including digestive juices, hormones, and perspiration
See secretion in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(sĭ-krēˈshən)
noun- 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.
- A substance, such as saliva, mucus, tears, bile, or a hormone, that is secreted.
Related Forms:
- se·creˈtion·arˌy (-shə-nĕrˌē) adjective
(sĭ-krēˈshən)
noun- The act of concealing something in a hiding place.
- The act of stealing something secretly.
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