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secretion

Pronunciation: /sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of secretion

noun

[mass noun]

a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion: alcohol had a stimulatory effect on gastric acid secretion
[count noun] a substance discharged by secretion: hormonal secretions