secretion
|se-cre-tion|
B2
/sɪˈkriːʃən/
substance discharge
Etymology
Etymology Information
'secretion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'secretionem,' where 'secernere' meant 'to separate.'
Historical Evolution
'secretionem' transformed into the French word 'sécrétion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'secretion' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to separate or set apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of producing and discharging substances.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.
The secretion of hormones is vital for bodily functions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 05:06