Definitions for secretions

secretions se·cre·tion

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

Secretions is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 839 anagrams from letters in secretions (ceeinorsst).

Definitions for secretions

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 secretions

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

Examples for secretions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for secretions
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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