Pronunciations
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/sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
Any substance that is secreted by an organism.
Usage- Countable
The act of secreting a substance, especially from a gland.
Usage- Uncountable
Noun
The act of hiding something.
- Synonyms
Noun
the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
- Synonyms
- Broader terms
a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell