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secrete1

Syllabification: (se·crete)
Pronunciation: /siˈkrēt/

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Definition of secrete

verb

[with object]
  • (of a cell, gland, or organ) produce and discharge (a substance):insulin is secreted in response to rising levels of glucose in the blood

Derivatives

secretor

Pronunciation: /-tər/

noun

secretory

Pronunciation: /-tərē/

adjective

Origin:

early 18th century: back-formation from secretion

Remember that secrete ends with -ete.

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