Secretion is a noun used in biologythe scientific study of living things and life processes and medicinethe field concerned with health, disease, and treatment. It can mean the process of producing and releasing a substance, or the substance itself that is released by a glandan organ that makes and gives off chemicals or cell.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /sih-KREE-shən/
Easy pronunciation: sih-KREE-shun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: KREE.
Primary sense: the process of making and releasing a body substance.
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Secretion Meaning
the act of producing and releasing a body substance
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the process of making and releasing a substance from a gland, cell, or other part of the body
Example: The gland controls the secretion of hormones into the bloodstream.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- secernment — Technical synonym for the process sense.
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Other Meanings of Secretion
Meaning 2
a body substance that a gland or cell releases
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a substance produced and released by a gland or cell, especially one that is not waste
Example: Sweat is a secretion from the sweat glands.
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Secretion Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- secernment
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use secretion to mean the gland or organ itself, but it refers to the process or the substance released, not the source.
- It is not a general synonym for any bodily fluid; it specifically refers to material produced and released by cells or glands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does secretion mean?
Secretion can mean the process of producing and releasing a substance, especially in the body, or the substance that is released.
What is a synonym for secretion?
For the process sense, a technical synonym is secernment.
Is secretion always a liquid?
No. It is often a liquid, but it can be any substance released by a gland or cell.
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