Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
secretion
noun
/sɪˈkrɛʃən/
Definition
The process by which substances are produced and released from a cell or gland.
Examples
- The pancreas plays a vital role in the secretion of insulin.
- Saliva is a secretion that aids in digestion.
- The secretion of hormones helps regulate various bodily functions.
Meaning
Secretion refers to the act of producing and releasing certain substances, often for specific functions in an organism.
Synonyms
- excretion
- discharge
- elimination
- release
