secretion

noun
UK: /sɪˈkriːʃən/
US: /sɪˈkriːʃən/

  1. The process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ.

    1. Tears are a bodily secretion.
    2. Hormone secretion is affected by the amount of sleep a person gets on a regular basis.

  2. A substance produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ.

    1. Saliva is a type of secretion.
    2. The doctor is analyzing the secretion to determine the cause of the infection.

Synonyms

release discharge excretion emission
secretion verb

  1. To produce and discharge a substance.

    1. Glands secrete hormones.
    2. Certain plants secrete a sticky substance to trap insects for food.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "secretion" in English means: The process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ., A substance produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ..

The phonetic transcription of "secretion" is /sɪˈkriːʃən/ in British English and /sɪˈkriːʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "secretion": release, discharge, excretion, emission.

Example usage of "secretion": "Tears are a bodily secretion.". More examples on the page.