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secretion

UK
/sɪˈkriːʃən/
US
/sɪˈkriʃən/

Translations

secretionnoun
secretions
pl
UK
/sɪˈkriːʃən/
US
/sɪˈkriʃən/
The secretion of hormones by the endocrine glands is crucial for regulating bodily functions.
La sécrétion d’hormones par les glandes endocrines est essentielle à la régulation des fonctions corporelles.
The secretion from the salivary glands helps in the digestion of food.
La sécrétion des glandes salivaires aide à la digestion des aliments.
Synonyms
excretion
discharge
release
output
fluid
secretionadjective
UK
/sɪˈkriːʃən/
US
/sɪˈkriʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to secretion (e.g., "secretion pathway").
sécrétoireSe dit surtout en contexte médical ou physiologique, devant un nom.
Secretion pathways are essential for protein processing.
Les voies sécrétoires sont essentielles au traitement des protéines.

Definitions

secretionnoun
The process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.
The secretion of hormones by the endocrine glands is crucial for regulating bodily functions.
A substance that is produced and released by a cell, gland, or organ.
The secretion from the salivary glands helps in the digestion of food.
secretionadjective
Relating to or involved in secretion; used attributively before another noun.
Secretion pathways are essential for protein processing.
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