Secretory

Pronunciation: /sɪˈkrɛtəri/

Definitions of secretory

adjective relating to or involved in secretion, especially of a fluid

Example Sentences

A1 She works in a secretory department.

A2 The secretory glands in the body release hormones.

B1 The secretory function of the pancreas is to produce digestive enzymes.

B2 The secretory pathway is essential for protein secretion in cells.

C1 The secretory system in plants involves the transport of nutrients.

C2 Researchers are studying the secretory mechanisms of cancer cells.

Examples of secretory in a Sentence

formal The secretory cells in the pancreas release enzymes to aid in digestion.

informal The secretory stuff in the body is responsible for a lot of things.

slang I heard she's got some secretory skills when it comes to baking.

figurative His secretory nature always keeps people guessing about his true intentions.

Grammatical Forms of secretory

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

Origin and Evolution of secretory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'secretory' originates from the Latin word 'secretorius' which means 'pertaining to secretion'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physiological processes related to secretion, the term 'secretory' has evolved to encompass various fields such as biology, medicine, and biochemistry to describe processes or organs that secrete substances.