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secretion

/sɪˈkriːʃən/

/sɪˈkriʃən/

secretionnoun

secretions

/sɪˈkriːʃən/

/sɪˈkriʃən/

Translations

The secretion of hormones is crucial for bodily functions.

Секреция гормонов имеет решающее значение для функций организма.

The doctor examined the nasal secretion to diagnose the illness.

Врач исследовал носовое выделение, чтобы поставить диагноз.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

secretionadjective

/sɪˈkriːʃən/

/sɪˈkriʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to secretion (e.g., "secretion pathway").

Definitions

Relating to or involved in secretion; used attributively before another noun.

Secretion pathways are essential for protein processing.