English / word
Secretion
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ
In context
01
The secretion of insulin is regulated by the pancreas.
02
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
Synonyms
discharge,excretion,emission
Antonyms
absorption,retention,intake
Collocations
hormone secretion,saliva secretion,gastric secretion