secretion
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(noun) a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell |
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Related Words: autacoid, autocoid, bodily fluid, body fluid, diaphoresis, ganoin, ganoine, hidrosis, hormone, internal secretion, lachrymal secretion, lacrimal secretion, liquid body substance, mucous secretion, mucus, musk, nectar, perspiration, royal jelly, saliva, sebum, spit, spittle, sudor, sweat, synovia, synovial fluid, water |
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(noun) the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance |
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Related Words: biological process, galactosis, organic process, salivation |
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