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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