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secrete

/sɪˈkriːt/

/sɪˈkrit/

secreteverb

secreted

Past Simple

secreted

Past Participle

secreting

Gerund

/sɪˈkriːt/

/sɪˈkrit/

Translations

The glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

Железы выделяют гормоны в кровоток.

The cells secrete enzymes that aid in digestion.

Клетки секретируют ферменты, которые помогают в пищеварении.

Definitions

To produce and release a substance, typically a liquid, from a cell or gland.

The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

To hide or conceal something.

He secreted the documents in a drawer to keep them safe.

Synonyms

secretegerund / present participle

Definitions

Producing or emitting a substance, especially from a cell or gland.

The secreting cells release antibodies into the bloodstream.

secretepast participle

Definitions

Produced and discharged by secretion.

The secreted proteins accumulate in the extracellular space.

Hidden or stowed away to avoid detection.

The documents remained secreted under the floorboards for years.