secretory

IPA: sˈikrʌtɔri

noun

  • That which secretes.

adjective

  • Of, pertaining to, or used in secretion.
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Examples of "secretory" in Sentences

  • The secretory cells in the pancreas play a crucial role in releasing digestive enzymes into the small intestine
  • Secretory proteins are essential for communication between cells in the immune system
  • The secretory pathway within a cell involves the transportation of proteins to various organelles for processing
  • Dysfunction in secretory pathways can lead to genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis
  • Some plants have secretory glands that produce and release essential oils for defense against predators

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