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Vocabulary Entry
secretion
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process or act of producing and releasing a substance, typically from a gland.
Example Sentences
"The secretion of insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels."
"Sweat is a secretion produced by the sweat glands."
"The doctor explained how various secretions affect the body."
V
verb
To produce or release a substance, especially from a gland or cell.
Example Sentences
"The body secretes hormones in response to stress."
"Certain cells can secrete antibodies to fight infection."
"The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine."