secretion
English Thesaurus
1. a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell (noun.body)
| hyponym | : | ganoin, ganoine, |
| definition | : | shiny substance that resemble enamel and is secreted by the corium of certain fishes (especially ganoid fishes) and composes the outer layer of their scales (noun.animal) |
| hyponym | : | endocrine, hormone, internal secretion, |
| definition | : | the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | intestinal juice, |
| definition | : | secretions by glands lining the walls of the intestines (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | autacoid, autocoid, |
| definition | : | any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | synovia, synovial fluid, |
| definition | : | viscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc. (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | mucous secretion, mucus, |
| definition | : | protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | saliva, spit, spittle, |
| definition | : | a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | sebum, |
| definition | : | the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | royal jelly, |
| definition | : | a secretion of the pharyngeal glands of bees that is fed to very young larvae and to bees destined to be queens (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | musk, |
| definition | : | an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | nectar, |
| definition | : | a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | pheromone, |
| definition | : | a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species (noun.substance) |
2. the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance (noun.process)
| hyponym | : | galactosis, |
| definition | : | the secretion of milk (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | salivation, |
| definition | : | the secretion of saliva (noun.process) |
| derivation | : | release, secrete, |
| definition | : | generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | release, secrete, |
| definition | : | generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids (verb.body) |
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