Definition of Secretion

the process of releasing a substance (from an animal’s body)

Examples of Secretion in a sentence

When the woman reduced her sugar intake, her body’s insulin secretion lowered as well.  🔊

Both larvae and queen bees are fed by a honeybee secretion called royal jelly.  🔊

Reducing saliva secretion in the mouth, the medication caused severe dry mouth in patients.  🔊

Because secretion of certain hormones was reduced, the depressed patient’s brain was not able to function properly.  🔊

Saliva secretion can protect your mouth from tooth decay as well as other oral cavity diseases.  🔊

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