Secretion

Synonyms of secretion

• emission
• excretion
• discharge

Antonyms of secretion

• absorption
• inhalation
• reabsorption

Collocations of secretion

hormone secretion

Frequency: 70 %

The hormone secretion was regulated by the endocrine system.

digestive secretion

Frequency: 65 %

The digestive secretion of enzymes and acids facilitated the breakdown of food.

mucous secretion

Frequency: 60 %

The mucous secretion helped protect the respiratory tract from pathogens.

salivary secretion

Frequency: 50 %

The salivary secretion increased in response to the sight and smell of food.

glandular secretion

Frequency: 45 %

The glandular secretion was essential for maintaining homeostasis.

Idiomatic Expressions for secretion

• Phrase: let the cat out of the bag
  Meaning: to reveal a secret or disclose information that was supposed to be kept confidential
  Usage: I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the new product launch.