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secretion (1)
se·cre·tion
[
sə krsh'n
]
(
plural
se·cre·tions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
process of secreting:
the process of producing a substance from the cells and fluids within a gland or organ and discharging it
2.
secreted substance:
a substance formed and discharged by a cell, tissue, gland, or organ
[
Mid-17th century. Directly or via French< Latin
secretion-
< past participle of
secernere
(see
secret
)
]
se·cre·tion·ar·y
adjective
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