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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