Secretion (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The pancreas produces a secretion that helps to neutralize stomach acid in the small intestine.
• The salivary glands produce a secretion that aids in the digestion of food.
• Mucus is a protective secretion produced by the mucous membranes.
• The adrenal gland produces a secretion that helps to regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance.
• The Lacrimal gland produces a secretion that moistens and cleans the eyes.

Synonyms

• Secernment

Hypernyms

• Biological Process

Related Words

• Secrete (verb)

Meaning ²

A functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Hypernyms

• Bodily Fluid
• Humor
• Humour
• Body Fluid

Hyponyms

• Ganoine
• Endocrine
• Synovial Fluid
• Sudor
• Internal Secretion
• Autocoid
• Mucous Secretion
• Spit
• Lachrymal Secretion
• Sweat
• Spittle