Definitions for secretion

secretion se·cre·tion

Spelling: [si-kree-shuh n]
IPA: /sɪˈkri ʃən/

Secretion is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 659 anagrams from letters in secretion (ceeinorst).

Definitions for secretion

noun

  1. (in a cell or gland) the act or process of separating, elaborating, and releasing a substance that fulfills some function within the organism or undergoes excretion.
  2. the product of this act or process.

Origin of secretion

1640-50; Latin sēcrētiōn- (stem of sēcrētiō), equivalent to sēcrēt(us) (past participle of sēcernere to secern) + -iōn- -ion

Examples for secretion

Wisdom comes not from others; it is a secretion of experience.

A part, or organ, that has the power of making a secretion, peculiar to itself.

Age lessens the secretion of milk, as has been already mentioned.

Reservoir: a case or cavity for the storage of any fluid or secretion.

The natural was made from a black earth, or from the secretion of the cuttle-fish, sepia.

Can you find where the secretion that causes the odor is produced?

The latter has the advantage of increasing the secretion of the kidneys.

Quietness promotes the secretion of fat in animals and increases the butter.

The most natural question at this point is—What becomes of this secretion?

The secretion or excretion of glands may be augmented or diminished.

Word Value for secretion
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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