Secretion

Pronunciation: /sɪˈkriʃən/

Definitions of secretion

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

Example Sentences

A1 Some animals use secretion to defend themselves from predators.

A2 The glands in the body are responsible for the secretion of hormones.

B1 Excessive secretion of oil can lead to acne breakouts.

B2 The doctor explained the process of enzyme secretion in the digestive system.

C1 Researchers are studying the effects of stress on cortisol secretion in the body.

C2 The precise regulation of insulin secretion is crucial for managing diabetes.

Examples of secretion in a Sentence

formal The process of hormone secretion is controlled by various glands in the endocrine system.

informal Did you know that excessive stress can affect the secretion of certain chemicals in your body?

slang I heard that some plants have a cool way of attracting insects through their sticky secretion.

figurative Her laughter was like the sweet secretion of joy that spread happiness all around.

Grammatical Forms of secretion

• past tense: secreted
• plural: secretions
• comparative: more secretion
• superlative: most secretion
• present tense: secretes
• future tense: will secrete
• perfect tense: has secreted
• continuous tense: is secreting
• singular: secretion
• positive degree: secretion
• infinitive: secrete
• gerund: secreting
• participle: secreted

Origin and Evolution of secretion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'secretion' originated from the Latin word 'secretio', which means a separating or a part that is set apart.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to refer to the process of releasing a substance from a cell or gland, the term 'secretion' has evolved to also encompass the substances themselves that are released, such as sweat, saliva, or hormones.