Secretion

secretin

Definition: Meaning of, secretion in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n /

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secretion	secretions

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secretion used in phrases

internal secretion (noun)
1. the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
lachrymal secretion (noun)
1. saline fluid secreted by lacrimal glands; lubricates the surface of the eyeball
lacrimal secretion (noun)
1. saline fluid secreted by lacrimal glands; lubricates the surface of the eyeball
mucous secretion (noun)
1. protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
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Pronunciation: ˈɛːpleɪn prəˈpɛlə

Parts of Speech: noun

a propeller that rotates to push against air

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