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secretion
noun(se-cre-tion)
the process of segregating, elaborating, and releasing some material either functionally specialized (such as saliva) or isolated for excretion (such as urine)
secretion
noun(se-cre-tion)
a product of secretion formed by an animal or plant; especially : one performing a specific useful function in the organism
secretion
noun(se-cre-tion)
the act of hiding something : concealment
secretion
noun(se-cre-tion)
hormone
secretion
noun(se-cre-tion)
excessive production of a bodily secretion (such as gastric acid, mucus, or growth hormone)

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