💧Secretion

noun
/sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Meaning

a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland

Example Sentences

Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.

Synonyms

discharge, excretion, emission, production

Antonyms

absorption, retention, intake

Collocations

hormone secretion, saliva secretion, gastric secretion, insulin secretion

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